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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Quincy, MI is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.97 mi
02h 39m
Flight
104.48 mi
168.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.97 mi
Kilometers
210.78 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
65.4 mi
01h 19m
To Quincy
65.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    2010 ft · 41 sec · East Chicago Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Chicago Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
34.5 mi · 26%
M 14
22.5 mi · 17%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 15%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 9%
West Chicago Road
10.1 mi · 8%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 19m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 65.6 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 104.48 mi (168.14 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

Village in Branch County in the U.

Population1,617
Coordinates41.9442100, -84.8838500
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Quincy (-84.88385, 41.94421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Quincy. The current time is 20:16:25.

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.