How far is Superior, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Superior, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 413.1 miles (664.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Emmet County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Superior Loc Road
559 ft · 27 sec · Superior Loc Road
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Turn right onto Superior Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Superior Road
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Continue on Superior Road
2725 ft · 60 sec · Superior Road
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Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road
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Continue on 5th Street
881 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Memorial Drive
76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Wilson Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Dobry Drive
1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive
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Turn right onto Mound Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Sterling Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Superior and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km) and usually takes 08h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270 miles from Superior and 271.5 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 413.1 miles (664.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.06 one way or $144.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Superior and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Carp 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 Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 413.17 mi (664.93 km).
#1 Superior
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 1,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.0752100, -88.5979000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 871 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $72.06 | $144.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.27 | $162.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $88.94 | $177.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $101.36 | $202.72 |
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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