How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Dearborn Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Dearborn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Dearborn Heights.
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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
7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
2022 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)
2.5 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Street
571 ft · 23 sec · Schoolcraft Street
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Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
1722 ft · 35 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Dearborn Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Dearborn Heights?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 15.2 miles from Dearborn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Dearborn Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 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 Dearborn Heights
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 55,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.3369800, -83.2732600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dearborn Heights (-83.27326, 42.33698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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