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Trip from Edwardsburg, 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

4h 1m

Distance

204.9 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 49m ★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m

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

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Downtown Edwardsburg, MI, MI

Edwardsburg, MI

fish socks

Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Sterling Heights, MI

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Trip Overview

This 203.6-mile drive from Edwardsburg, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's an economical choice for a short trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, and Harvey Street being key segments of your journey. The route offers a true local driving experience through the Midwest, making it ideal for those who prefer a more grounded approach to travel over highway speed. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, and you'll arrive at your destination ready to go.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.5 miles from Edwardsburg, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 96.8 mi 1h 43m
M 14 22.2 mi 23m
US-131 12.6 mi 14m
I 96 9.2 mi 9m
South Grand Street 8.8 mi 9m
M-60 7.8 mi 11m
Brownsville Road 7.6 mi 10m
M 62 7.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 96.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

12 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto M 62

7.2 mi · 10 min · M 62
4

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Road
6

Turn right onto Harvey Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Harvey Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Harvey Street
8

Turn left onto M 40

1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40
9

Turn right onto M 60

7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60
10

Turn left onto US 131; M 60

13 mi · 14 min · US-131
11

Continue on US 131

8.8 mi · 9 min · South Grand Street
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge onto I 94

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 94
14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
15

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
16

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

15 mi · 16 min · M 14
Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 96

9.2 mi · 9 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

5.3 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 186B Toward Davison Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on M 8

2.2 mi · 5 min · M 8
21

Continue on M 8

1.3 mi · 1 min · Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
24

Merge onto I 75

4.6 mi · 4 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
27

Continue on I 696

3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit onto I-696 East

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I-696 East
Exit 22 Toward Mound Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
Toward Mound Road North Use the slight left lane.
30

Turn straight onto Mound Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road
31

Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17 Mile Road
32

Arrive at destination

17 Mile Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 23-minute duration, this 203.6-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Leaving in the morning, perhaps after a quick breakfast in Edwardsburg, will give you ample time to reach Sterling Heights without feeling rushed. Since there isn't a designated longest stretch, plan your single stop strategically where you find a convenient spot for a break or to refuel. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you approach more populated areas, as this turn-heavy route means you'll be passing through them directly. The $31 fuel estimate is reasonable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

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 102.5 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.8 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 45 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.5 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

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 Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg, MI

This is one driving day of about 204.9 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Edwardsburg, 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 94 for about 96.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Michigan Center, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

102 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

Kalamazoo, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.5 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.8 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 Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Three Rivers, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 29.1

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12698887247

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.5 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12699791944

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sterling Heights, Michigan

1 mi

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Michigan

1.1 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 29.1

Three Rivers, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12698887247

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12697198887

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237508

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Battle Creek, MI

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12699793918

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.2

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12693884613

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.3

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15173154061

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.3

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12697814806

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.7

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12699791944

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 203.6

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.3

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15177814753

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.5

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 145.4

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Fortress Coffee and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.3

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15173155156

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.3

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177878722

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.3

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12697818962

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 189

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 189

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 189

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 203.6

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 189

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Bow in the Clouds Preserve

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 58.2

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+12693241600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 154.4 and 193.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
154.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
178.7 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
184 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward Davison Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 186B Toward Davison Avenue
7
187.8 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

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. Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
8
193.3 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.03 one way

$64.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.17 $70.34
premium $4.89 $39.43 $78.86
diesel $5.61 $45.24 $90.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.5 0 $21.51 $9.84
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20
EV Truck/SUV 82 1 $28.69 $13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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

Edwardsburg, MI

Afternoon in Edwardsburg on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sterling Heights, MI

Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

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

19 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

4h 1m on the road

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

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 203.6-mile journey, as the highway share is a mere 0%. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, navigating through communities rather than bypassing them. With no particularly long uninterrupted stretches noted, be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local roads that connect you directly to the landscape. This is a route where you'll experience the nuances of regional driving firsthand.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.8 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 154.4 miles in near M 14.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 204.9 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 154.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.7 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Edwardsburg, MI and Sterling Heights, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron.

M 14: Plymouth

147.3 mi in | ~2h 49m | via M 14

M 14 East

152 mi in | ~2h 55m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

154.4 mi in | ~2h 57m | via M 14

Livonia

154.4 mi in | ~2h 57m | via M 14

Toledo

187.8 mi in | ~3h 37m

Port Huron

193.3 mi in | ~3h 43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 204.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.8 miles on I 94. 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 154.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.7 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 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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