How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Leland, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Leland, MI is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Midland County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Leland.
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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
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway
8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Turn left onto North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633
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Continue on South West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway
1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway
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Turn right onto South Cedar Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
24 m · 4 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Leland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cadillac Drive
Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Leland?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 130.3 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Leland. Straight-line distance: 216.8 mi (348.9 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 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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