How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Lowell, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Lowell, MI is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Lowell.
-
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
-
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
-
3
Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
-
7
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
8
Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
-
9
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
31.7 mi · 34 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville
1894 ft · 49 sec
-
12
Turn right onto Nash Highway
2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway
-
13
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
-
14
Turn right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road
-
15
Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
-
16
Turn slight right
122 m · 6 sec
-
17
Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
-
18
Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
-
19
Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
-
21
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
-
22
Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
-
23
Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
-
24
Turn right onto Segwun Avenue
73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue
-
25
Continue on South Hudson Street
1 km · 2 min · South Hudson Street
-
26
Turn left onto West Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Lowell.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Lowell?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Sterling Heights and 71.6 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.78 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 Lowell
City in Kent County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336400, -85.3419600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-85.34196, 42.93364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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 · May 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.