How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Clawson, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Clawson, MI is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Clawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Clawson.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Ryan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ryan Road
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on East Big Beaver Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on West Big Beaver Road
644 ft · 24 sec · West Big Beaver Road
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Turn right onto Livernois Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Livernois Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2648 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Clawson.
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.
East Big Beaver Road
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
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 Clawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Clawson?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 4.6 miles from Clawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Clawson.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights
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 Madison Heights.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Clawson. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.85 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 Clawson
City in Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.5333700, -83.1463200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clawson (-83.14632, 42.53337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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