How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Westphalia, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Westphalia, MI is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
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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 02h 15m.
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.
Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Westphalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Westphalia.
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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
21.8 mi · 23 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle, Westphalia
882 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Clark Road
652 ft · 12 sec · West Clark Road
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Turn right onto South Grange Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · South Grange Road
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Continue on South Westphalia Street
2718 ft · 2 min · South Westphalia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Westphalia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Westphalia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Westphalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Westphalia?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Sterling Heights and 59.2 miles from Westphalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Westphalia.
Stop Ideas Near Howell
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 Howell.
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East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Westphalia. Straight-line distance: 92.9 mi (149.51 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 Westphalia
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 931 |
| Coordinates | 42.9294800, -84.7986000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westphalia (-84.7986, 42.92948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
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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