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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Moorland, MI is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.24 mi
03h 38m
Flight
156.23 mi
251.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.23 mi
Kilometers
251.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.24 mi
Kilometers
307.77 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Sun, May 3, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-02T22:50
Arrive Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
95.4 mi
01h 49m
To Moorland
95.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville

    1029 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South 48th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wilson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on William Street

    1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mortimer Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mortimer Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Ravenna Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Apple Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    2414 ft · 2 min · South Moorland Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moorland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
94.6 mi · 49%
I 96 West
72.1 mi · 38%
South Ravenna Road
7.19 mi · 4%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 3%
South 48th Avenue
4.49 mi · 2%
East Apple Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 49m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Moorland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 95.8 miles from Moorland.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Moorland.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dimondale, 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 Dimondale.

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Moorland. Straight-line distance: 156.23 mi (251.43 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 Moorland

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population1,718
Coordinates43.2283500, -85.9878300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Moorland (-85.98783, 43.22835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Moorland. The current time is 22:50:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.