How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Matteson, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Matteson, MI is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 01m.
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 Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Matteson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Matteson.
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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
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
32.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit left toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
2215 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto East Chicago Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Street
632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Chicago Road
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Take the exit right toward East Colon Road
7.7 mi · 10 min · East Colon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Colon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Matteson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Matteson?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 74.1 miles from Matteson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 118.97 mi (191.46 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 Matteson
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 41.9411600, -85.1905300 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matteson (-85.19053, 41.94116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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