Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Clawson, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Clawson, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Sterling Heights and Clawson, this 9.2-mile journey is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Midwest, you will primarily use East Big Beaver Road, 17 Mile Road, and Livernois Road to reach your destination. Budgeting is simple here, as the estimated fuel cost is only $1. Because this route is so short and efficient, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule without the need for any planned stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Big Beaver Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| 17 Mile Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Livernois Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ryan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Big Beaver Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Big Beaver Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Clawson, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Ryan Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
3
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
5
Continue on West Big Beaver Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Livernois Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Livernois Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ryan Road
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Livernois Road
Turn right onto Livernois Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Clawson, MI
Late night in Clawson on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
23 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
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 10% of the route involving highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time on local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 3.1 miles on East Big Beaver Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The road's personality is defined by these frequent transitions between local thoroughfares, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the turns. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes direct access over high-speed highway miles.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on East Big Beaver Road.
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 2 miles in near Ryan 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 16m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ryan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Livernois Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on East Big Beaver Road. 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 2 miles (Ryan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Livernois Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clawson, 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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