How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Norway, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Norway, MI is about 464 miles (746.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 12m 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 36m.
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
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Township in Allegan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Norway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Norway.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Section Street
21 m · 3 sec · Section Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Section Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Norway.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Norway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Norway?
The road trip is about 464 miles (746.8 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?
Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 232.3 miles from Norway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.4 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 $61.77 one way or $123.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 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 Norway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Norway.
Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Norway. Straight-line distance: 327.6 mi (527.22 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 Norway
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,438 |
| Coordinates | 45.7869000, -87.9037400 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norway (-87.90374, 45.7869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 747 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
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 | $61.77 | $123.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.66 | $139.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.23 | $152.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.88 | $173.76 |
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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