How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Stambaugh, Iron River, MI is about 508.4 miles (818.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 367.3 miles (591.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Stambaugh, Iron River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Stambaugh, Iron River.
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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
133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn left onto 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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Continue on I Road
1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road
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Turn right onto 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Crystal Avenue
15.1 mi · 17 min · Crystal Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lay Avenue
1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1165 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Street
1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue
1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
17 m · 2 sec · Holly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Stambaugh, Iron River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
133 mi · 02h 38m
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 Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Stambaugh, Iron River?
The road trip is about 508.4 miles (818.2 km) and usually takes 09h 43m 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?
Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254 miles from Sterling Heights and 254.5 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 367.3 miles (591.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.1 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 $67.65 one way or $135.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sterling Heights and Stambaugh, Iron River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River
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 Indian River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Stambaugh, Iron River. Straight-line distance: 367.29 mi (591.1 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 Stambaugh, Iron River
City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 46.0810700, -88.6270800 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stambaugh, Iron River (-88.62708, 46.08107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 20m |
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 | $67.65 | $135.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.30 | $152.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $83.49 | $166.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $95.15 | $190.31 |
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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