How far is Rockford, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockford and Sterling Heights is 133.46 miles (214.78 km).
Flight distance from Rockford, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 133.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Rockford to Sterling Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockford, Michigan to Sterling Heights, Michigan is: 177.96 miles (286.39 km) by car.
Driving from Rockford to Sterling Heights will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Rockford
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 6395 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°7'12"N 85°33'36"W |
| Latitude | 43.1200300 |
| Longitude | -85.5600300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.
| Population | 131709 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W |
| Latitude | 42.5803100 |
| Longitude | -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sterling Heights: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204,42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rockford and Sterling Heights
The distance between Rockford and Sterling Heights is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rockford and Sterling Heights. The current time is 22:35:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.77 liters (6.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Sterling Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Sterling Heights is $21.07 (diesel $27.04).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $21.07 | $24.21 | $27.32 | $27.04 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockford and Sterling Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
