Origin
Springfield, MI
Night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, 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
38m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 31.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-75 South, M 59, Mound Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on I-75 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Springfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 31.4 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 75 / I-75 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m 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 1.4 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
16.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 59
Merge onto M 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
26.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Mound Road
Turn right onto Mound Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Springfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
16.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| M 59 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Mound Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dobry Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on Dixie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
2
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto M 59
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 50
Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Dobry Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dobry Drive
9
Turn right onto Mound Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mound Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mound Road
11
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
12
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Sterling Heights on Friday
Local time
10:35 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
26 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
38m 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 Springfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 31.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, M 59, Mound Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Springfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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 straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (M 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Springfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
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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