How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Blissfield, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Blissfield, MI is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.28 mi
01h 54m
Flight
66.96 mi
107.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.96 mi
Kilometers
107.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blissfield
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Blissfield
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwood
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
44.6 mi
00h 57m
To Blissfield
44.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Blissfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Blissfield.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

    2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Samaria Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Samaria Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    2648 ft · 1 min · Secor Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Saint Anthony Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    82 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    79 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Adrian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Blissfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 32%
Saint Anthony Road
12.7 mi · 14%
Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.74 mi · 11%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 7%
East Samaria Road
5.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
00h 57m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Blissfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Blissfield?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 44.7 miles from Blissfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Blissfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rockwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockwood.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

26 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

27 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

36 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

47 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 66.96 mi (107.76 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Blissfield

#2 Blissfield

City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,248
Coordinates41.8325500, -83.8624400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Blissfield. The current time is 09:05:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.