How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Ithaca, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Ithaca, MI is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Ithaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Ithaca.
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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
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
1611 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Vienna Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road
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Continue on Peet Road
9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
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Continue on Peet Road
122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Brady Street
2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street
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Continue on Brady Road
11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road
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Continue on East Cleveland Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · East Cleveland Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Clare
2131 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto US-127
1667 ft · 22 sec · US-127
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Continue on South Bagley Road
8 mi · 9 min · South Bagley Road
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: Ithaca
1493 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on East Washington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Ithaca.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Ithaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Ithaca?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 59.2 miles from Ithaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Ithaca.
Stop Ideas Near Beecher
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 Beecher.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 93.71 mi (150.81 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 Ithaca
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.2917000, -84.6075000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ithaca (-84.6075, 43.2917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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