How far is Sterling Heights, MI from West Monroe, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to West Monroe, MI is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wayne County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and West Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and West Monroe.
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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
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nadeau Road
2032 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Nadeau Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nadeau Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Monroe Street
139 m · 11 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Heiss Road
2865 ft · 1 min · Heiss Road
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Turn left onto North Telegraph Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left
63 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Outer Drive
637 ft · 30 sec · North Outer Drive
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Turn right onto Valley Drive
72 m · 10 sec · Valley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and West Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy near West Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to West Monroe?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 30.8 miles from West Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Cloudy near West Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park
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 Lincoln Park.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.13 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 West Monroe
West Monroe is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9139300, -83.4316000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe (-83.4316, 41.91393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.27 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
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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