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Trip from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI

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

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

122.4 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

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Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Worth, MI

cottonbro studio

Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Sterling Heights, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This 122.4-mile journey from Worth, MI, to Sterling Heights, MI, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-75 and North Huron Road, with a segment on M-59, the drive is focused on efficient travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. The route offers a straightforward path, making it ideal for those prioritizing directness over leisurely exploration. You can expect a consistent travel experience for its entirety.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.2 miles from Worth, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 85.5 mi 1h 31m
North Huron Road 16.9 mi 23m
M 59 9.6 mi 10m
South Huron Road 4.1 mi 5m
Mound Road 3.5 mi 5m
North Mable Street 1.1 mi 2m
17 Mile Road 1 mi 1m
Dobry Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 85.5 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Worth Road

249 ft · 14 sec · Worth Road
2

Turn left onto M 13

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Huron Road
3

Continue on M 13

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street
4

Continue on M 13

17 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road
5

Merge onto I 75; US 23

38 mi · 40 min · I 75; US 23
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto M 59

9.6 mi · 10 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on Dobry Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dobry Drive
12

Turn right onto Mound Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on Mound Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Mound Road
14

Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17 Mile Road
15

Arrive at destination

17 Mile Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 22-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic, especially as you approach Sterling Heights. While the drive is under 125 miles, it's always wise to be aware of your fuel gauge, especially during the 85.5-mile stretch on I-75. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but a quick break around the halfway point is always a good idea. The straightforward nature of the route means you have flexibility in your departure time.

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 61.2 miles from Worth, MI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 27 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m

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 Worth, 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 Worth, MI

This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Worth, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 85.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake Fenton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

61 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

Bay City, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Worth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.7

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 113.7

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 35

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.4

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 70

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.2

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.5

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.2

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Saganing Eagles Landing Casino

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Standish, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887324537

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 70

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 122.4

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 113.7

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 70.8 and 118 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica
5
107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | M 59

Merge onto M 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
117.5 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

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. Exit 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
6
118 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | Mound Road

Turn right onto Mound Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.14 one way

$38.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.01 $42.02
premium $4.89 $23.55 $47.11
diesel $5.61 $27.02 $54.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.85 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Worth, MI

Late night in Worth on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sterling Heights, MI

Late night in Sterling Heights on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord 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

35 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

2h 22m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 70% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-75. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-75, covering 85.5 miles. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, expect transitions onto North Huron Road and M-59, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. The profile suggests a generally smooth and consistent pace, minimizing complex maneuvers and focusing on covering ground efficiently.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.5 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Huron Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 70.8 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.9 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

107.7 mi in | ~2h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 122.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 75. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 70.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.9 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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