How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Masonville, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Masonville, MI is about 407.8 miles (656.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Masonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Masonville.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
122.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West
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Turn left onto S.75 Road
565 ft · 15 sec · S.75 Road
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Continue on Bay Shore Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Bay Shore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Shore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Masonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
122 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Masonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Masonville?
The road trip is about 407.8 miles (656.3 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.7 miles from Sterling Heights and 204.1 miles from Masonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.26 one way or $108.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Masonville.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
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 Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Masonville. Straight-line distance: 302.2 mi (486.35 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 Masonville
Township in Delta County, Michigan
| Population | 1,669 |
| Coordinates | 45.9127400, -86.9873600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Masonville (-86.98736, 45.91274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 656 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.20 | $122.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.97 | $133.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.32 | $152.65 |
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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