How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Highland Park.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
2106 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oakland Avenue, Woodward Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Davison Service Road
2930 ft · 2 min · Davison Service Road
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
689 ft · 26 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Gerald Street
64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street
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Continue on Gerald Street
63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Highland Park.
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.
Mound Road
Continue on Mound Road
5.97 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 8.8 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights
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 Madison Heights.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 12.54 mi (20.18 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 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.27 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
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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