How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Lockport, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Lockport, MI is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Lockport.
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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
37.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Turn right onto Midland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Road
149 m · 13 sec · West Washington Road
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Continue on West Freeland Road
2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road
34 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road
4.8 mi · 11 min · West Freeland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road
22 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road
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Turn left onto South Poseyville Road
35 m · 5 sec · South Poseyville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Poseyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Lockport.
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
37.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Lockport?
The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 54.5 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 89.71 mi (144.37 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 Lockport
Township in St.
| Population | 3,714 |
| Coordinates | 43.5247500, -84.2494300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-84.24943, 43.52475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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