How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Kochville, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Kochville, MI is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.06 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.64 mi
126.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.64 mi
Kilometers
126.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.06 mi
Kilometers
149.76 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kochville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Kochville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
46.5 mi
00h 53m
To Kochville
46.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Kochville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Kochville.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    43.6 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Zilwaukee

    1222 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    863 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Kochville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Kochville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Michigan Road

    2581 ft · 2 min · North Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Kochville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
43.6 mi · 47%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 36%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 10%
Mound Road
3.4 mi · 4%
East Kochville Road
1.12 mi · 1%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

43.6 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 53m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kochville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Kochville?

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 46.5 miles from Kochville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kochville.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Blanc, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Kochville. Straight-line distance: 78.64 mi (126.56 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Kochville

#2 Kochville

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population4,695
Coordinates43.5011400, -83.9455300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Kochville (-83.94553, 43.50114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.43 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.86 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Kochville. The current time is 08:04:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.