How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Port Huron, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Port Huron, MI is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Port Huron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Port Huron.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
549 ft · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
30.2 mi · 32 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville
1854 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Boulevard
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Continue on Military Street
3 mi · 5 min · Military Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
54 m · 13 sec · Court Street
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Port Huron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
30.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Port Huron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Port Huron?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 23.3 miles from Port Huron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Port Huron.
Stop Ideas Near Casco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casco.
Port Huron
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Port Huron. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 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 Port Huron
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 28,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.9708600, -82.4249100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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