Origin
Grattan, MI
Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
163 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grattan, MI
Youngcucafilms
Sterling Heights, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 163 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belding Road Northeast, Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast, Hudson Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.48 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.5 miles from Grattan, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Road Northeast | — | — |
| Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Hudson Street Southeast | — | — |
| North Hudson Street | — | — |
| Grand River Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Oberley Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Montcalm Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Montcalm Ware Cutoff | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Belding Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grattan, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
2
Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
4
Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street Southeast
5
Continue on North Hudson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Hudson Street
6
Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand River Drive Southeast
7
Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oberley Drive Southeast
8
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Montcalm Avenue Southeast
9
Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montcalm Ware Cutoff
10
Continue on Ware Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ware Road
11
Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
463 ft
·
7 sec
·
Conklin Ware Cutoff
12
Continue on Conklin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Road
13
Turn slight left
400 ft
·
6 sec
14
Continue on Peck Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peck Lake Road
15
Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Road
16
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand River Avenue
17
Turn right onto Nash Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Nash Highway
18
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
31 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 East: Flint
21
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
52 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
24
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
25
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
M 59 East: Utica
27
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
10 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mound Road, Merrill Road
29
Continue on Dobry Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dobry Drive
30
Turn right onto Mound Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mound Road
31
Continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mound Road
32
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
33
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.5 miles from Grattan, MI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
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 Grattan, 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 Grattan, MI
This is one driving day of about 163 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Grattan, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.5 miles from Grattan, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.26 | $6.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.82 | $10.43 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 31m 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?
163 mi in 2h 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Belding Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 163 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grattan, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Trip.ovh 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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