How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids is 136.38 miles (219.48 km).

Flight distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 136.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sterling Heights to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 166.44 miles (267.86 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling Heights to Grand Rapids will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Population 200031
GPS Coordinates 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W
Latitude 42.9633600
Longitude -85.6680900
Altitude 195
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids

The distance between Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids is 268 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 58 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 Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids. The current time is 03:32:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.23 liters (5.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling Heights to Grand Rapids is $19.7 (diesel $25.29).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $19.7 $22.64 $25.55 $25.29

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling Heights and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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