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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Cutlerville, MI is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
158.46 mi
02h 58m
Flight
134.9 mi
217.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.9 mi
Kilometers
217.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.46 mi
Kilometers
255.02 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cutlerville
Mon, May 4, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-04T20:23
Arrive Cutlerville
Mon, May 4, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
79.1 mi
01h 29m
To Cutlerville
79.4 mi
01h 29m

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
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    2241 ft · 49 sec · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 68th Street Southeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 68th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Avenue South

    17 m · 1 sec · Division Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
94.6 mi · 60%
I 96 West
44.5 mi · 28%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 5%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 4%
68th Street Southeast
1.98 mi · 1%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 1%
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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 29m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Cutlerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 79.4 miles from Cutlerville.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Cutlerville. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Cutlerville

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,370
Coordinates42.8408600, -85.6636400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Cutlerville (-85.66364, 42.84086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Cutlerville. The current time is 20:23:08.

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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.