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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Cohoctah, MI is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.11 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48.27 mi
77.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.11 mi
Kilometers
111.22 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohoctah
Thu, May 14, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, May 14, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-13T22:57
Arrive Cohoctah
Thu, May 14, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
34.5 mi
00h 42m
To Cohoctah
34.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney

    1110 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    1882 ft · 40 sec · Pinckney Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Michigan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Grove Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Oak Grove Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Grove Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Oak Grove Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cohoctah Road

    680 ft · 23 sec · West Cohoctah Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cohoctah Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
48.7 mi · 70%
Oak Grove Road
10 mi · 15%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 9%
South Michigan Avenue
1.8 mi · 3%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 1%
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 42m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cohoctah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 34.6 miles from Cohoctah.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cohoctah.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Cohoctah. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.69 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 Cohoctah

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,351
Coordinates42.7597500, -83.9485700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Cohoctah (-83.94857, 42.75975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Cohoctah. The current time is 22:57:55.

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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.