How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Oxford, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Oxford, MI is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Oxford.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
3231 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Turn sharp right onto East Burdick Street
28 m · 3 sec · East Burdick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Burdick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Oxford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M 59 West
Merge slight left
9.15 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Clear near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Oxford?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pontiac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Sterling Heights and 14.1 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Clear near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Pontiac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.
Pontiac Transportation Center
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Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 20.66 mi (33.25 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 Oxford
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,541 |
| Coordinates | 42.8247500, -83.2646600 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-83.26466, 42.82475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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