Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Clyde, 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
56m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling Heights, MI
fish socks
Clyde, MI
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Michigan Midwest, the 42.5-mile journey from Sterling Heights to Clyde is an efficient trek. You can easily complete this drive in roughly 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at around $6, it is a budget-friendly route that keeps your wallet happy. Because of the relatively short distance, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip allows for a stress-free travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.8 mi | 15m |
| White Lake Road | 10 mi | 15m |
| M 59 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Mound Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Milford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Andersonville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Clyde, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mound Road
4
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
M-59 Service Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward M 59 West
6
Merge onto M 59
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
M 59
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 24
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Andersonville Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Andersonville Road
13
Turn left onto White Lake Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
White Lake Road
14
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
White Lake Road
15
Continue on White Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
White Lake Road
16
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
239 ft
·
6 sec
·
White Lake Road
17
Continue on White Lake Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
18
Continue on Milford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milford Road
19
Turn left onto Railroad Street
306 ft
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Street
20
Turn right onto Bishop
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bishop
21
Arrive at destination
Bishop
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
M-59 Service Drive
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
Navigation decision point
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
29.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
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 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 24 / Dixie Highway
Turn left onto US 24 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
White Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Clyde, MI
Late night in Clyde on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
4 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
56m 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 mixed drive that transitions from high-speed corridors to more localized roads. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of I-75, M-59, and White Lake Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.8-mile segment on I-75, which offers a steady rhythm before the route shifts into its more technical phases. As you move away from the starting point, the road personality changes, requiring you to remain attentive to the switch between major thoroughfares and secondary surface streets. It is a functional route that balances speed with the necessity of navigating various road types.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M-59 Service Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Clyde, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and Waterford.
M 59 West
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
Waterford
29.4 mi in
|
~35m
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 56m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Clyde, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clyde, 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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