How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Seneca, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Seneca, MI is about 559.3 miles (900.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 52m.
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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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Seneca.
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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
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
1176 ft · 35 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Reservation Street
156 m · 13 sec · Reservation Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
2806 ft · 1 min · East White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
1460 ft · 28 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Continue on US-41
8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41
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Continue on County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on US-41
822 ft · 20 sec · US-41
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on US 41
5 mi · 8 min · US 41
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Continue on Stanton Avenue
2134 ft · 46 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Continue on Mohawk Street
2115 ft · 50 sec · Mohawk Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
711 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Seneca Road
1655 ft · 45 sec · Seneca Road
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Turn straight onto Seneca Location
42 m · 6 sec · Seneca Location
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Location
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Seneca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Seneca?
The road trip is about 559.3 miles (900.1 km) and usually takes 10h 52m 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?
Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 279.9 miles from Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.2 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 $74.44 one way or $148.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Ignace.
St. Ignace, Michigan
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Cheboygan, MI
Pellston, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 418.05 mi (672.78 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 Seneca
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 47.3138100, -88.3617800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca (-88.36178, 47.31381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 900 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 58m |
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 | $74.44 | $148.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.95 | $167.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $91.87 | $183.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $104.70 | $209.40 |
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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