How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Bunker Hill, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 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.
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.
Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Bunker Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Bunker Hill.
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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
21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Highland Road
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1497 ft · 21 sec · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Burkhart Road
75 m · 9 sec · Burkhart Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhart Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Burkhart Road
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Turn right onto Mason Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Mason Road
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Continue on East Howell Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Howell Road
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Stockbridge Road
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Turn right onto Dansville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dansville Road
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Continue on Mason Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mason Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
2675 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on South Williamston Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Williamston Road
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Continue on Ewers Road
1153 ft · 32 sec · Ewers Road
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Continue on Williamston Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Williamston Road
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Turn right onto Decamp Road
40 m · 6 sec · Decamp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decamp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Bunker Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
21.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Bunker Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Bunker Hill?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 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?
Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 43.3 miles from Bunker Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Bunker Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oak
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 Green Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 65.94 mi (106.12 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 Bunker Hill
Township in Ingham County, Michigan
| Population | 2,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.4755900, -84.3174700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bunker Hill (-84.31747, 42.47559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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