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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Stockbridge, MI is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
74.76 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.26 mi
95.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.26 mi
Kilometers
95.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.76 mi
Kilometers
120.31 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Sterling Heights
37.3 mi
00h 49m
To Stockbridge
37.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor

    3010 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1480 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Road

    812 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lake Road

    60 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Whitmore Lake Road

    64 m · 5 sec · Whitmore Lake Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road

    896 ft · 20 sec · Whitmore Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winans Lake Road

    2581 ft · 50 sec · Winans Lake Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winans Lake Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Winans Lake Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Winans Lake Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamburg Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Hamburg Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Road

    2631 ft · 53 sec · Hamburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hamburg Road

    15.7 mi · 25 min · Hamburg Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Stockbridge Street

    2157 ft · 57 sec · Stockbridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Holmes Road

    3191 ft · 54 sec · Holmes Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Doyle Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Doyle Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Morton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Morton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    2845 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
37.2 mi · 50%
Hamburg Road
16.2 mi · 22%
Mound Road
6.21 mi · 8%
US 23 South
4.94 mi · 7%
Morton Road
3.33 mi · 4%
Winans Lake Road
2.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

21.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 49m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Stockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Sterling Heights and 37.5 miles from Stockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Stockbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Stockbridge. Straight-line distance: 59.26 mi (95.37 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

#2 Stockbridge

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population1,240
Coordinates42.4511500, -84.1805100
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Stockbridge (-84.18051, 42.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Stockbridge. The current time is 06:57:32.

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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.