How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Benton, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Benton, MI is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Benton.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Mound Road
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Saline
1946 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
10.5 mi · 16 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Benton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Benton?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 34.7 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Benton. Straight-line distance: 52.7 mi (84.81 km).
#1 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 2,841 |
| Coordinates | 42.1289300, -83.8621600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-83.86216, 42.12893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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