Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Emmett, 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
57m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Emmett, MI
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Trip Overview
Sterling Heights to Emmett is 41.9 miles and takes about 57 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more of a navigational exercise than a high-speed transit. It's a short trip, ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this drive when you want a straightforward, quick connection between two points in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 53 | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| 32 Mile Road | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Burnell Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Emmett, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
32 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Division Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Road
8
Turn left onto M 19
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
10
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
12
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
13
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
14
Continue on M 19
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Mary Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mary Street
16
Arrive at destination
Mary Street
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
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.6 — 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
|
Fanning Road
Turn right onto Fanning Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
32 Mile Road
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
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
Emmett, MI
Late night in Emmett on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
22 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
57m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 41.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 14.9 miles along M 53. You'll likely experience a variety of road types, from busier main arteries to quieter local routes as you progress toward Emmett. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction, as this isn't a route where you can set cruise control for extended periods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on M 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 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.
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 57m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 14.9 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 Emmett, 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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