Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Night in Sterling Heights on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Allen Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling Heights, MI
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Allen Park, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 32.4 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Mound Road, Edsel Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 32.4 miles, with most of the trip on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Mound Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.7 miles on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Mound Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
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 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 South
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
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 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham 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 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Allen Park, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Chicago.
Port Huron
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Flint
11 mi in
|
~16m
Toledo
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I-696 West to I-75 South
Chicago
19.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Mound Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I-696 West to I-75 South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Allen Park, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 696
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 94
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto M 39
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southfield Road
20
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
21
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
22
Turn left onto Allen Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allen Road
23
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allen Park, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Allen Park, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
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
Allen Park, MI
Night in Allen Park on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Sterling Heights, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 32.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Mound Road, Edsel Ford Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Sterling Heights, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 18 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Allen Park, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Chicago.
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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