Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Port Huron, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

46.5 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 9m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sterling Heights, MI

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Trip Overview

Sterling Heights, MI to Port Huron, MI is 46.5 miles and takes about 59m via Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Michigan and the Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a quick trip, perhaps for a day out or as a brief leg of a larger journey. You won't encounter major changes in scenery, but it's a practical route for reaching your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ford Freeway	30.2 mi	32m
Metropolitan Parkway	5.8 mi	8m
Military Street	3 mi	4m
Gratiot Boulevard	3 mi	4m
Utica Road	1.8 mi	3m
17 Mile Road	1.8 mi	3m
Gratiot Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
Court Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Ford Freeway — 30.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Port Huron, MI.

Start on 17 Mile Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · 17 Mile Road

Turn right onto Utica Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 94

30 mi · 32 min · Ford Freeway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 266 Toward I 94 BL: Marysville

Turn right onto I 94 BL

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Gratiot Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on I 94 BL

3.0 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Boulevard

Continue on I 94 BL

3.0 mi · 4 min · Military Street

Turn left onto Court Street

177 ft · 13 sec · Court Street

Turn left

328 ft · 23 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milton, MI

23 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

Clinton Township, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Utica Road

Turn right onto Utica Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Metropolitan Parkway

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

Navigation decision point

9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron

39.8 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 94 BL: Marysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 266 Toward I 94 BL: Marysville

40.2 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 94 BL / Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto I 94 BL / Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.27 one way

$14.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$7.98	$15.96
premium	$4.89	$8.95	$17.90
diesel	$5.61	$10.27	$20.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14	$4.88	$2.23
Efficient EV	11.6	$4.07	$1.86
EV Truck/SUV	18.6	$6.51	$2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Sterling Heights, MI

Morning in Sterling Heights on Sunday

Local time

6:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 8 to 12 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:41AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:37AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Port Huron, MI

Morning in Port Huron on Sunday

Local time

6:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Milton, MI

23 mi in

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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely highway-focused, with 77% of the drive on main roads like Ford Freeway and Metropolitan Parkway. You'll experience a considerable stretch of uninterrupted driving on Ford Freeway, lasting 30.2 miles. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a freeway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. Expect consistent speeds for most of your journey, with Military Street serving as the final approach.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Ford Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ford Freeway and Metropolitan Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Utica 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Utica Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Ford Freeway. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Huron, 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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Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Port Huron, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sterling Heights, MI

Port Huron, MI

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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