How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Casco, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Casco, MI is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macomb 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 Casco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Casco.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
549 ft · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
12 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
2013 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · 26 Mile Road
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Continue on Marine City Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Marine City Highway
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Turn left onto Meldrum Road
2 mi · 8 min · Meldrum Road
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Turn right onto Meisner Road
24 m · 3 sec · Meisner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meisner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Casco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
12 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Casco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Casco?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 14.1 miles from Casco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Casco.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield
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 Chesterfield.
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Casco. Straight-line distance: 21.76 mi (35.02 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 Casco
Township in St.
| Population | 4,062 |
| Coordinates | 42.7525300, -82.6715800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Casco (-82.67158, 42.75253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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