How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Kent City, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Kent City, MI is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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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 Kent City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Kent City.
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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
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Turn straight onto M-37
8.7 mi · 12 min · M-37
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Turn right onto Phelps Avenue Northwest
1973 ft · 32 sec · Phelps Avenue Northwest
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Continue on South Ball Creek Road
3223 ft · 1 min · South Ball Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1033 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Kent City.
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
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Kent City?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Sterling Heights and 89.2 miles from Kent City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kent City.
Stop Ideas Near Holt
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 Holt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Kent City. Straight-line distance: 144.63 mi (232.76 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 Kent City
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.2200200, -85.7511500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent City (-85.75115, 43.22002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
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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