How far is Unadilla, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Unadilla, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unadilla and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unadilla and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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Turn left onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road
1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East
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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
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Unadilla and Sterling Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M 14 East
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Unadilla 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 Unadilla to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Unadilla and 36.4 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unadilla and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 53.32 mi (85.81 km).
#1 Unadilla
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
| Population | 3,472 |
| Coordinates | 42.4286500, -84.0566200 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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