How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Keego Harbor, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Keego Harbor, MI is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Keego Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Keego Harbor.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Ryan Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ryan Road
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on East Big Beaver Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business: Square Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Square Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Telegraph Road
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Take the exit straight
741 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Old Telegraph Road
1128 ft · 35 sec · Old Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto Maddy Lane
77 m · 14 sec · Maddy Lane
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Turn left onto Beland Avenue
1110 ft · 38 sec · Beland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Keego Harbor.
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.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
5.56 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Keego Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Keego Harbor?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Sterling Heights and 10.3 miles from Keego Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sterling Heights and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Keego Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Keego Harbor. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.86 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 Keego Harbor
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,354 |
| Coordinates | 42.6080900, -83.3438200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keego Harbor (-83.34382, 42.60809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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