How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Manistee, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Manistee, MI is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Manistee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Manistee.
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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
37.6 mi · 52 min · Cadillac Drive
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Turn left onto East M-55 Highway
18.8 mi · 23 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on Caberfae Highway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Caberfae Highway
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Turn left onto West Parkdale Avenue
1663 ft · 35 sec · West Parkdale Avenue
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Continue on West Parkdale Road
1 km · 1 min · West Parkdale Road
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Continue on Arthur Street
1 km · 1 min · Arthur Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1182 ft · 46 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Washington Street
123 m · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1395 ft · 50 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Manistee.
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
51.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Partly Sunny near Manistee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Manistee?
The road trip is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Sterling Heights and 120.2 miles from Manistee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Manistee.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Manistee. Straight-line distance: 201.36 mi (324.05 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 Manistee
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,163 |
| Coordinates | 44.2444500, -86.3242500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manistee (-86.32425, 44.24445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.02 | $72.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.92 | $89.85 |
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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