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

The driving distance from Stevensville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.63 mi
03h 16m
Flight
182.54 mi
293.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.54 mi
Kilometers
293.77 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.63 mi
Kilometers
332.54 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Stevensville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Stevensville
103 mi
01h 38m
To Sterling Heights
103.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West John Beers Road

    22 m · 6 sec · West John Beers Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Saint Joseph Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 66%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 13%
I 94 East
10.3 mi · 5%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 38m from Stevensville
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stevensville and Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Stevensville and 103.7 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 182.54 mi (293.77 km).

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#1 Stevensville

Human settlement in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,127
Coordinates42.0144900, -86.5194700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Sterling Heights

#2 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West John Beers Road (-86.51947, 42.014444)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.65 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $5.30 $38.67 $77.33

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 Stevensville and Sterling Heights. The current time is 22:35:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.