How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Hastings, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Hastings, MI is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Hastings.
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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
48 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
1191 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · West Lawrence Highway
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Continue on East M-79 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway
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Continue on Durkee Street
2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1419 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Fuller Street
3036 ft · 51 sec · Fuller Street
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Continue on Scott Road
141 m · 8 sec · Scott Road
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Continue on East M-79 Highway
8.6 mi · 13 min · East M-79 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Highway 37
1.6 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 37
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Continue on South Hanover Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Hanover Street
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Turn left onto East Green Street
2079 ft · 55 sec · East Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Hastings.
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
48 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Areas Of Frost near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Hastings?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 68.4 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Areas Of Frost near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 115.03 mi (185.13 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 Hastings
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,335 |
| Coordinates | 42.6458700, -85.2908400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hastings (-85.29084, 42.64587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
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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