How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Westwood, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Westwood, MI is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
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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 59m.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
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 Westwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Westwood.
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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
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94
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Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
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Continue on West Kalamazoo Avenue
636 ft · 11 sec · West Kalamazoo Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
93 m · 11 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Nichols Road
113 m · 7 sec · Old Nichols Road
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Turn right onto Nichols Road
2004 ft · 48 sec · Nichols Road
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Turn left onto Croyden Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · Croyden Avenue
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Continue on Croyden Avenue
1233 ft · 60 sec · Croyden Avenue
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Turn left onto Cherokee Street
18 m · 3 sec · Cherokee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Westwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
89.9 mi · 01h 36m
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 Westwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Westwood?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 78 miles from Westwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Westwood.
Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake
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 Grass Lake.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 134.12 mi (215.84 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 Westwood
Westwood is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3028200, -85.6336200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood (-85.63362, 42.30282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.21 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Premium | $5.49 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
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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