How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Fayette, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Fayette, MI is about 401 miles (645.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Fayette.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West
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Take the exit straight
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Turn straight onto LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Turn straight onto 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on II Road
1 km · 53 sec · II Road
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Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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Turn straight
135 m · 32 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 Fayette.
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
118 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Fayette?
The road trip is about 401 miles (645.4 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 200.6 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.1 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 $53.36 one way or $106.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 281.91 mi (453.69 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 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.85 | $131.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.05 | $150.10 |
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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