How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Grattan, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Grattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Grattan.
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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
21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville
1894 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Segwun Avenue
73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue
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Continue on South Hudson Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Hudson Street
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Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
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Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast
847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Grattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Grattan?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 77.8 miles from Grattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 124.1 mi (199.72 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 Grattan
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.0842000, -85.3811300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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