How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Mendon, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Mendon, MI is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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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 07m.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Mendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Mendon.
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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
72.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Continue on M-66
2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66
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Continue on M 66
2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66
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Continue on M-66
7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66
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Continue on 3 Mile Road
1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road
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Continue on North Capital Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Capital Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on Athens Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Athens Road
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on State Highway 60
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on East Main Street
1325 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Nottawa Street
58 m · 7 sec · South Nottawa Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Mendon.
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 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
72.5 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Mendon?
The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 79.1 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake
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 Grass Lake.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 129.87 mi (209 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 Mendon
Village in St.
| Population | 848 |
| Coordinates | 42.0064400, -85.4499900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-85.44999, 42.00644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.27 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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