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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Mound Road
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville
1029 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South 48th Avenue
1229 ft · 28 sec · South 48th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ironwood Drive
1 km · 1 min · Ironwood Drive
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Continue on East Randall Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Randall Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
926 ft · 41 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Danforth Street
818 ft · 38 sec · Danforth Street
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
83 m · 14 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holt.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Coopersville. Straight-line distance: 150.93 mi (242.9 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 Coopersville
City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 4,393 |
| Coordinates | 43.0639100, -85.9347700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coopersville (-85.93477, 43.06391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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