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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Worth, MI is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
128.45 mi
02h 21m
Flight
104.17 mi
167.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.17 mi
Kilometers
167.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.45 mi
Kilometers
206.72 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worth
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Worth
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
64.2 mi
01h 10m
To Worth
64.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    24.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Standish, Alpena

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    748 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Huron Road

    6 m · 1 sec · South Huron Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Huron Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Huron Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Worth Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Worth Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
76.6 mi · 60%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 26%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 7%
Mound Road
3.4 mi · 3%
US 23
2.61 mi · 2%
South Huron Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

52.4 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 10m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 64.2 miles from Worth.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Worth. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.64 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Worth

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

Population3,597
Coordinates43.9253000, -83.9655500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Worth (-83.96555, 43.9253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Worth. The current time is 21:06:35.

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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.