How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Drummond, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Drummond, MI is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Drummond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Drummond.
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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
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road
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Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
132.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island
2484 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Huron Shore Drive
40.7 mi · 1 hr · North Huron Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
788 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Elizabeth Street
52 m · 3 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
1.6 km · 30 min · DeTour ↔ Drummond Island
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Continue on East Channel Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · East Channel Road
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Turn left onto South Townline Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Townline Road
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Turn right onto East Maxton Road
1922 ft · 1 min · East Maxton Road
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Turn right onto South Wasnich Road
47 m · 7 sec · South Wasnich Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wasnich Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Drummond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
132 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Drummond?
The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 173.7 miles from Drummond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Drummond.
Stop Ideas Near Roscommon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Drummond. Straight-line distance: 240.17 mi (386.52 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 Drummond
Township and island in Michigan
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 46.0200200, -83.7311100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Drummond (-83.73111, 46.02002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
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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