How far is Vermontville, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Vermontville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermontville and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermontville and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Eastside Drive
30 m · 8 sec · Eastside Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2763 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto West Vermontville Highway
14.1 mi · 27 min · West Vermontville Highway
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Turn right onto Potterville Street
1294 ft · 30 sec · Potterville Street
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Continue on Hartel Road
1127 ft · 31 sec · Hartel Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
2239 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
2433 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Telegraph Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Quarton Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Quarton Road
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Continue on West Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · West Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
580 ft · 22 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Mound Road
1 mi · 2 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 Vermontville and Sterling Heights.
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-96 EAST
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Vermontville 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 Vermontville to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Vermontville and 58.2 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vermontville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Howell
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 Howell.
Durand Union Station
Ann Arbor station
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East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermontville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 101.46 mi (163.28 km).
#1 Vermontville
Township in Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 770 |
| Coordinates | 42.6289200, -85.0241600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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