How far is Yale, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Yale, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Place in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yale and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale and Sterling Heights.
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Start on North Main Street
1572 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Kinney Road
2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road
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Continue on Burnell Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Division Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Division Road
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Continue on 32 Mile Road
11.5 mi · 16 min · 32 Mile Road
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Turn right
619 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward M 53
44 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
755 ft · 17 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road
819 ft · 20 sec · 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 Yale 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.
Longest stretch
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16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yale 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 Yale to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Yale and 25.7 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yale and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.98 km).
#1 Yale
Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 43.1300300, -82.7982600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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