How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Lewiston, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Lewiston, MI is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Lewiston.
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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
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
38.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
2088 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Alger Road
1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road
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Continue on Brock Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road
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Continue on South M-33
17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33
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Continue on South Bennett Street
2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street
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Continue on North Williams Street
2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street
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Continue on North Mio Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Continue on South Morenci Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Continue on North Mount Tom Road
2095 ft · 38 sec · North Mount Tom Road
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Turn left onto West Miller Road
6 mi · 11 min · West Miller Road
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Turn right onto Town Line Road
9 mi · 22 min · Town Line Road
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Continue on Townline Road
2 mi · 5 min · Townline Road
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Turn left onto County Road 612
2 mi · 4 min · County Road 612
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Continue on Salling Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Salling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Lewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 99.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.87 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 Lewiston
Lewiston is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.8839000, -84.3055700 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-84.30557, 44.8839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $30.12 | $60.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $35.00 | $69.99 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
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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