How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Croswell, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Croswell, MI is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Croswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Croswell.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
549 ft · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
37.6 mi · 40 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
3103 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Huron Avenue
2653 ft · 45 sec · Huron Avenue
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Continue on Peck Road
4 mi · 6 min · Peck Road
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Howard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Howard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Croswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
37.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Sterling Heights and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Croswell?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 36.9 miles from Croswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sterling Heights and Light Rain Likely near Croswell.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Sarnia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marysville.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Croswell. Straight-line distance: 52.31 mi (84.18 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 Croswell
City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.2755800, -82.6210400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croswell (-82.62104, 43.27558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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