How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Millington, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Millington, MI is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.34 mi
01h 29m
Flight
54.64 mi
87.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.34 mi
Kilometers
106.76 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millington
Tue, May 5, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 5, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-05T06:12
Arrive Millington
Tue, May 5, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ortonville
MI

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
33.2 mi
00h 44m
To Millington
33.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Millington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Millington.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison

    1903 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ortonville Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South State Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    2712 ft · 46 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Millington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
20.3 mi · 31%
I 75 North
13.3 mi · 20%
Ortonville Road
9.67 mi · 15%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 14%
North State Road
7.56 mi · 11%
Mound Road
3.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue on South State Road

20.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ortonville
00h 44m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sterling Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Millington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Millington?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ortonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 33.2 miles from Millington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sterling Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Millington.

Stop Ideas Near Ortonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ortonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ortonville.

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

25 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

27 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

40 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Millington. Straight-line distance: 54.64 mi (87.93 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Millington

Township in Tuscola County, Michigan

Population1,009
Coordinates43.2814100, -83.5296800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Millington (-83.52968, 43.28141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Millington. The current time is 06:12:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.