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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Campbell, MI is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.25 mi
07h 45m
Flight
312.19 mi
502.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.19 mi
Kilometers
502.42 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.25 mi
Kilometers
674.71 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbell
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 5, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-04T21:51
Arrive Campbell
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Otsego Lake
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Sterling Heights
209.5 mi
03h 52m
To Campbell
209.8 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perkins 30.5 Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Perkins 30.5 Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto M Road

    56 m · 10 sec · M Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old M-35

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Old M-35

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old M-35 Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 56%
US-2 West
123 mi · 29%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 8%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 2%
Perkins 30.5 Road
8.36 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

122 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107 mi
312.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego Lake
03h 52m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
8:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km) and usually takes 07h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 209.8 miles from Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 107 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.77 one way or $111.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Campbell.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otsego Lake, 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 Otsego Lake.

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

41 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

44 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

55 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

59 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 312.19 mi (502.42 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Campbell

City in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,429
Coordinates46.0171800, -87.1312500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Campbell (-87.13125, 46.01718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.79 gal
56 L · about $55.77
Round trip
$111.55
29.58 gal · 112 L
Estimated CO2
131.4 kg one way
Round trip: 262.9 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.77 $111.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.90 $125.80
Premium $4.65 $68.83 $137.67
Diesel $5.30 $78.45 $156.89

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Campbell. The current time is 21:51:55.

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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.