How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Bingham, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham, MI is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Arenac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Bingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Bingham.
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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
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road
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Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North
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Continue on Munson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East Bingham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Bingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Rain Showers near Bingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Bingham?
The road trip is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 126.8 miles from Bingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Rain Showers near Bingham.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 206.33 mi (332.06 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 Bingham
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 2,960 |
| Coordinates | 44.8758300, -85.6742500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.61 | $83.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
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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