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

The driving distance from Webster, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.4 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.48 mi
66.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Webster
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Livonia
MI

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Webster
30.1 mi
00h 32m
To Sterling Heights
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Road

    25 m · 5 sec · Valentine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jennings Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Jennings Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Territorial Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Territorial Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  12. 12

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  15. 15

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
24.3 mi · 41%
US 23 South
6.54 mi · 11%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 9%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 8%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
00h 32m from Webster
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster and Patchy Frost then 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 Webster to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Webster and 29.3 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Webster and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

14 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.75 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population6,798
Coordinates42.3953100, -83.8046600
Altitude274
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: Valentine Road (-83.804632, 42.395459)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster and Sterling Heights. The current time is 19:15:47.

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.