Origin
Oak Park, MI
Afternoon in Oak Park on Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, MI
Dominik Gryzbon
Sterling Heights, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mound Road, West 10 Mile Road, East Heights Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Mound Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 16.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mound Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I-696 East
Take the exit onto I-696 East toward Mound Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Mound Road
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road toward Mound Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Mound Road North
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 Oak Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Mound Road North along the way.
Mound Road North
8.8 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mound Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Coolidge Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-696 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mound Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
174 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto Ridgedale Street
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ridgedale Street
4
Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 9 Mile Road
5
Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
8
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
11
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
12
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
14
Merge onto I 696
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
15
Take the exit onto I-696 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I-696 East
Exit 22
Toward Mound Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Mound Road
18
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
19
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Thursday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
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
29m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oak Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mound Road, West 10 Mile Road, East Heights Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Oak Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oak Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Mound Road North along the way.
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