How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Juniata, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Juniata, MI is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Juniata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Juniata.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Fanning Road
69 m · 14 sec · Fanning Road
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Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
2020 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
2203 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Lapeer Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on Ohmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mayville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
775 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Road
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Turn right onto Washburn Road
17 m · 2 sec · Washburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Juniata.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Juniata?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Attica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Sterling Heights and 37 miles from Juniata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.
Stop Ideas Near Attica
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 Attica.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.5 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 Juniata
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 43.3497500, -83.4621800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juniata (-83.46218, 43.34975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
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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