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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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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier
2420 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Luna Pier Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on East Samaria Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · East Samaria Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
2648 ft · 1 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road
3 mi · 4 min · Saint Anthony Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
724 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
79 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.5 mi · 14 min
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockwood.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 66.96 mi (107.76 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 Blissfield
City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,248 |
| Coordinates | 41.8325500, -83.8624400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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