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Trip from Coopersville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

180.4 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Coopersville, MI

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Sterling Heights, MI

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Trip Overview

This 180.4-mile drive from Coopersville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 18 minutes. With 89% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on I-96, I-69, and I-75. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest route is around $28. This is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick trip within Michigan.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.2 miles from Coopersville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 69.9 mi 1h 14m
I 69 51.5 mi 52m
I 75 38.7 mi 41m
M 59 9.6 mi 10m
Mound Road 3.5 mi 5m
17 Mile Road 1 mi 1m
Ironwood Drive 0.6 mi 1m
East Randall Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 69.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coopersville, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.

1

Start on Main Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Street
3

Turn left onto East Randall Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · East Randall Street
4

Turn straight onto Ironwood Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ironwood Drive
5

Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South 48th Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
7

Merge onto I 96

70 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge onto I 69

52 mi · 52 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
12

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto M 59

9.6 mi · 10 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Dobry Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dobry Drive
18

Turn right onto Mound Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on Mound Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Mound Road
20

Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17 Mile Road
21

Arrive at destination

17 Mile Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 18-minute duration, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic congestion, especially as you approach Sterling Heights. With only one suggested stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, particularly before embarking on the longest stretch of 69.9 miles on I-96, to ensure a smooth journey. The $28 fuel cost is a good estimate to budget for this 180.4-mile trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.2 miles from Coopersville, MI, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.2 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling Heights, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coopersville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Coopersville, MI

This is one driving day of about 180.4 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Coopersville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 69.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Haslett, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haslett, MI

90 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Caledonia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.2 miles from Coopersville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 180.4

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.7 mi

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.2 mi

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 167.5

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 180.4

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.8

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.8

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.7

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.8

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Brody's Be Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.8

Ada, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.9

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.8

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 154.6

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.8

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 128.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 180.4

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 128.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 126.1 and 175.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
126.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
6
128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
165.6 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica
8
175.4 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Take the exit toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.20 one way

$56.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.97 $61.93
premium $4.89 $34.72 $69.43
diesel $5.61 $39.83 $79.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.1 0 $18.94 $8.66
Efficient EV 45.1 0 $15.79 $7.22
EV Truck/SUV 72.2 0 $25.26 $11.55

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coopersville, MI

Morning in Coopersville on Sunday

Local time

7:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sterling Heights, MI

Morning in Sterling Heights on Sunday

Local time

7:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 18m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 89% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 69.9 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace. The profile is clearly highway-focused, meaning you'll be on fast-paced roads for the majority of the 180.4 miles. While not explicitly scenic, the interstates provide an efficient and direct path between these two Michigan locations.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 126.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 180.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Coopersville, MI and Sterling Heights, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

Detroit

126.1 mi in | ~2h 15m

M 59 East: Utica

165.6 mi in | ~2h 58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 180.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sterling Heights, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Sterling Heights, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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