How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Irving, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Irving, MI is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Irving.
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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
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North
2143 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road
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Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · West Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail
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Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Continue on Brown Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Brown Road
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Continue on East Brown Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · East Brown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Sisson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Sisson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodschool Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Woodschool Road
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Turn sharp right onto West State Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road
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Turn left onto McCann Road
1.1 km · 3 min · McCann Road
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Continue on West Irving Road
766 ft · 38 sec · West Irving Road
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Turn left onto McCann Road
132 m · 12 sec · McCann Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCann Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Irving.
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
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
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 Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Irving?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 71.6 miles from Sterling Heights and 71.8 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
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 Irving. Straight-line distance: 121.6 mi (195.7 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 Irving
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6883700, -85.4180700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irving (-85.41807, 42.68837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
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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