Origin
Westwood, MI
Morning in Westwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, 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
3h 2m
Distance
155.4 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
Westwood to Sterling Heights is 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 2m via Business Spur I-94, M 14, and I 96, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traveling from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-established interstates, making for a straightforward drive between these two Michigan locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.7 miles from Westwood, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Spur I-94 | 90.6 mi | 1h 37m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Mound Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Amvets Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Business Spur I-94
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on Cherokee Street
60 ft
·
4 sec
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Cherokee Street
2
Turn right onto Croyden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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Croyden Avenue
3
Continue on Croyden Avenue
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Croyden Avenue
4
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Nichols Road
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on West Michigan Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
7
Turn right onto I 94 BS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
King Highway
8
Turn right onto I 94 BS
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
91 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 East
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
11
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
17
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 696
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto I-696 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I-696 East
Exit 22
Toward Mound Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
Toward Mound Road North
Use the slight left lane.
26
Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Mound Road
27
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
28
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Westwood in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, should get you to Sterling Heights by lunchtime, allowing for a relaxed afternoon. While there's only one recommended stop, the longest stretch is over 90 miles, so consider a brief break before or after that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, which is quite reasonable for this distance. Given the short duration, you have flexibility to depart later if needed, without much concern about arriving after dark.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Westwood, MI, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling Heights, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westwood, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westwood, MI
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Westwood, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Business Spur I-94 for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Westwood, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Business Spur I-94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 104.9 and 143.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
104.9 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
134.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
7
138.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
8
143.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
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 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.30 one way
$48.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Morning in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Dexter, MI
78 mi in
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
19 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
3h 2m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 155.4 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 90.6 miles on Business Spur I-94, indicating a significant portion of continuous highway cruising. The remainder of the route will likely involve transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect to see a consistent pattern of exits and merges typical of interstate travel.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Business Spur I-94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Business Spur I-94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 104.9 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 155.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 104.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Westwood, MI and Sterling Heights, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, Toledo and Port Huron.
M 14: Plymouth
97.8 mi in
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~1h 50m
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via M 14
M 14 East
102.5 mi in
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~1h 56m
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via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
104.9 mi in
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~1h 58m
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via M 14
Livonia
104.9 mi in
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~1h 58m
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via M 14
Toledo
138.3 mi in
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~2h 37m
Port Huron
143.8 mi in
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~2h 44m
About the Cities
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 3h 2m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Business Spur I-94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Sterling Heights, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 104.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Sterling Heights, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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