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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Coopersville, MI is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.69 mi
03h 17m
Flight
150.93 mi
242.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.93 mi
Kilometers
242.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.69 mi
Kilometers
284.36 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coopersville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Coopersville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Sterling Heights
88.2 mi
01h 38m
To Coopersville
88.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville

    1029 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    1229 ft · 28 sec · South 48th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ironwood Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Ironwood Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Randall Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Randall Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    926 ft · 41 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Danforth Street

    818 ft · 38 sec · Danforth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    83 m · 14 sec · Ottawa Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    45 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
94.6 mi · 54%
I 96 West
72.1 mi · 41%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 4%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 1%
East Randall Street
0.7 mi
Ironwood Drive
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 38m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Coopersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 88.5 miles from Coopersville.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Coopersville. Straight-line distance: 150.93 mi (242.9 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Coopersville

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America

Population4,393
Coordinates43.0639100, -85.9347700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Coopersville (-85.93477, 43.06391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.6 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.2 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Coopersville. The current time is 06:57:31.

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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.