The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Haslett, MI covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, East Grand River Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on I 96.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
41.5 mi
44m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
21.8 mi
23m
East Grand River Avenue
9 mi
13m
Mound Road
6.2 mi
10m
Cornell Road
2.2 mi
3m
West Grand River Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
17 Mile Road
1 mi
1m
Stockbridge Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,708 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,291
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Haslett, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi·1 min·17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
302 ft·5 sec·Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
6.0 mi·9 min·Mound Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi·16 sec·Mound Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi·50 sec·Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: LansingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 696
22 mi·23 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 96
18 mi·19 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
24 mi·25 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 122Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, WebbervilleUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto M 43; M 52
0.6 mi·52 sec·Stockbridge Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52
9.0 mi·13 min·East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on M 43
1.5 mi·2 min·West Grand River Avenue
14
Turn right onto Cornell Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Cornell Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Haslett Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Haslett Road
16
Arrive at destination
Haslett Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haslett, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sterling Heights, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 72.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in|Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
6
47.6 mi into trip|~56m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
71.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
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 122
Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
6
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.22 one way
$26.45 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.50
$29.00
premium
$4.93
$16.55
$33.10
diesel
$5.60
$18.80
$37.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon
in Sterling Heights on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 3 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:44PM EDT until August 30 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Haslett, MI
Afternoon
in Haslett on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 6 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 9:44PM EDT until August 30 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
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
1h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
85.3 mi in 1h 43m, mostly highway — 41.5 mi of that is on I 96.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
998 ft614 ft
Total Climb
469 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
998 ft
~48.8 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
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 Haslett, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on I 96. 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 Haslett, 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 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haslett, MI before heading back.
