How far is White Cloud, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from White Cloud, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Cloud and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Cloud and Sterling Heights.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Wilcox Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · East Wilcox Avenue
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Turn right onto South Charles Street
882 ft · 25 sec · South Charles Street
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Continue on South Evergreen Drive
9 mi · 12 min · South Evergreen Drive
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Continue on State Road
1.4 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on Adams Street
2158 ft · 46 sec · Adams Street
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Continue on Mason Drive
1981 ft · 39 sec · Mason Drive
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Continue on State Highway 37
708 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Mason Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · South Mason Drive
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Continue on South Maple Street
3105 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Mason Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive
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Continue on North Newaygo Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit left
1955 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
58 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 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 White Cloud and Sterling Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alpine Avenue Northwest
Merge slight right
58 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving White Cloud 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 White Cloud to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from White Cloud and 107.7 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Cloud and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near DeWitt
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 DeWitt.
East Lansing station
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Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Cloud and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.46 km).
#1 White Cloud
City in Michigan
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 43.5503000, -85.7720000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
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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