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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Sebewaing, MI is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.35 mi
02h 12m
Flight
82.37 mi
132.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.11 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sebewaing
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Wed, May 13, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Sebewaing
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Marlette
MI

City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
50.7 mi
01h 06m
To Sebewaing
50.6 mi
01h 06m

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
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fanning Road

    69 m · 14 sec · Fanning Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard

    919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · North Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sanilac Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Sanilac Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Sanilac Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Sanilac Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mertz Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellington Street

    2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cleaver Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cleaver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Biebel Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Biebel Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Unionville Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Unionville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Unionville Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Beck Street

    1736 ft · 26 sec · South Beck Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1431 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Van Dyke Road
25.3 mi · 25%
M 53 North
24.2 mi · 24%
East Sanilac Road
9.47 mi · 9%
Unionville Road
8.84 mi · 9%
Mertz Road
5.52 mi · 5%
South Van Dyke Road
5.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

M 53 North

Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlette
01h 06m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers near Sebewaing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Marlette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Sterling Heights and 50.6 miles from Sebewaing.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers near Sebewaing.

Stop Ideas Near Marlette

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

36 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

58 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

66 mi away
2223 16th Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

70 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Sebewaing. Straight-line distance: 82.37 mi (132.56 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Sebewaing

Village in Huron County in the U.

Population1,611
Coordinates43.7322400, -83.4510700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Sebewaing (-83.45107, 43.73224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 Sebewaing. The current time is 22:30:53.

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.