How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Menominee, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Menominee, MI is about 475.2 miles (764.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m 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 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cheboygan 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 Menominee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Menominee.
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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
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
34.1 mi · 43 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on M-35
20.1 mi · 25 min · M-35
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Merge slight right onto 10th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
33 m · 3 sec · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Menominee.
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
135 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Cloudy near Menominee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Menominee?
The road trip is about 475.2 miles (764.8 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?
Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 237.8 miles from Menominee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 187.8 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 $63.24 one way or $126.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sterling Heights and Menominee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Cloudy near Menominee.
Stop Ideas Near Wolverine
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 Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Menominee. Straight-line distance: 287.46 mi (462.62 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 Menominee
City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,311 |
| Coordinates | 45.1077600, -87.6142700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menominee (-87.61427, 45.10776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.24 | $126.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.32 | $142.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $78.05 | $156.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.95 | $177.90 |
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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