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

The driving distance from Volinia, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
186.77 mi
03h 01m
Flight
154.53 mi
248.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.53 mi
Kilometers
248.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.77 mi
Kilometers
300.57 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Wed, May 6, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Volinia
Wed, May 6, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Volinia
2026-05-06T15:03
Arrive Sterling Heights
Wed, May 6, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Volinia
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Volinia
93.1 mi
01h 30m
To Sterling Heights
93.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gards Prairie Road

    80 m · 6 sec · Gards Prairie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marcellus Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Marcellus Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 216

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 216

  5. 5

    Continue on M 216

    6.6 mi · 9 min · M 216

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US-131

    5.5 mi · 6 min · US-131

  7. 7

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  25. 25

    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

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Volinia 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 52%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Marcellus Highway
7.48 mi · 4%
M 216
6.57 mi · 4%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 30m from Volinia
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Volinia and Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Volinia and 93.6 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Volinia and Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Volinia and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 154.53 mi (248.69 km).

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#1 Volinia

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,089
Coordinates42.0117100, -85.9547300
Altitude262
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: Gards Prairie Road (-85.954078, 42.011714)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Volinia and Sterling Heights. The current time is 15:03:46.

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.