Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Almont, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling Heights, MI
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Almont, MI
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Trip Overview
Sterling Heights to Almont is 25.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. Expect a relatively quick journey that's ideal for a single day. The route primarily utilizes main roads rather than major highways, making it a familiar kind of drive for many. Consider this for a brief excursion where you don't need to pack an overnight bag.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 53 | 23.8 mi | 29m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 17 Mile Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Bradford Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fanning Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Saint Clair Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 23.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Almont, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Fanning Road
225 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fanning Road
3
Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New Bradford Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto M 53
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
24 mi
·
29 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto East Saint Clair Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Saint Clair Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Saint Clair Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Fanning Road
Turn right onto Fanning Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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New Bradford Boulevard
Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 53
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53 toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
3
25.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Saint Clair Street
Turn right onto East Saint Clair Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Almont, MI
Late night in Almont on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway share, suggesting a focus on surface streets and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 23.8 miles on M 53, which is nearly the entire trip. This indicates that while there's a primary road, the overall experience is more about navigating local thoroughfares than open highway cruising. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights as you make your way from Sterling Heights to Almont.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on M 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fanning Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fanning Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Bradford Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Almont, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 North: Imlay City along the way.
M 53 North: Imlay City
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
|
via M 53
About the Cities
Starting in Sterling Heights, MI
Full guide →Sterling Heights is in Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on M 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fanning Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Bradford Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Almont, MI before heading back.
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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