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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Coe, MI is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
129.4 mi
02h 34m
Flight
102.46 mi
164.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.4 mi
Kilometers
208.25 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coe
Mon, May 4, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Mon, May 4, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-04T12:08
Arrive Coe
Mon, May 4, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
64.6 mi
01h 17m
To Coe
64.7 mi
01h 17m

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
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on West Monroe Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Monroe Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Begole Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Begole Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Wise Road

    1 mi · 1 min · South Wise Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Coe Road

    1348 ft · 21 sec · East Coe Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Coe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
37.8 mi · 29%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 26%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 13%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 8%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 7%
North Begole Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

37.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 17m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Coe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 64.7 miles from Coe.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Coe. Straight-line distance: 102.46 mi (164.89 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Coe

Township in Isabella County, Michigan

Population3,054
Coordinates43.4805900, -84.6422300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Coe (-84.64223, 43.48059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Coe. The current time is 12:08:17.

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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.