Origin
Warren, MI
Late night in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, MI to Sterling Heights, 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
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 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 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
Warren, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 7.8 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Hoover Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief journey between two nearby locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Dodge Park Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Maple Lane | 1 mi | 1m |
| 17 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Plumbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 15 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hoover Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on this road
426 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Burg Road
369 ft
·
18 sec
·
Burg Road
3
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
4
Turn left onto Hoover Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hoover Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Chicago Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chicago Road
6
Continue on Maple Lane
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Lane
7
At end of road, turn left onto 15 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
15 Mile Road
8
Turn right onto Dodge Park Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dodge Park Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Plumbrook Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plumbrook Road
10
Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
11
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Burg Road
Turn left onto Burg Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hoover Road
Turn left onto Hoover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
15 Mile Road
At end of road, turn left onto 15 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Dodge Park Road
Turn right onto Dodge Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily using Hoover Road, Dodge Park Road, and Maple Lane. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on Hoover Road. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction fairly often, making it feel more like a series of neighborhood connections than a continuous highway cruise. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential traffic lights along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Hoover 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 0.1 miles in near Burg 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 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 0.1 miles (Burg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hoover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Warren, MI
Full guide →Warren is the largest suburb in Metro Detroit.
Arriving 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 16m. Total distance: 7.8 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Hoover 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 0.1 miles (Burg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hoover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sterling Heights, 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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