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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Brant, MI is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96 mi
02h 03m
Flight
76.7 mi
123.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.7 mi
Kilometers
123.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96 mi
Kilometers
154.49 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Brant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
48 mi
01h 01m
To Brant
48 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Brady Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Brady Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Hemlock Road

    5 mi · 12 min · South Hemlock Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Brant Road

    40 m · 4 sec · West Brant Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Brant Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 35%
I 75
19.3 mi · 20%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 10%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 9%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 6%
South Hemlock Road
4.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 01m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Clear near Brant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Sterling Heights and 48 miles from Brant.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Clear near Brant.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc.

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Brant. Straight-line distance: 76.7 mi (123.44 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Brant

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,895
Coordinates43.2591900, -84.2297000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Brant (-84.2297, 43.25919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Brant. The current time is 00:09:32.

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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.