Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Evening in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Blissfield, MI
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
89.3 mi
144 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
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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Blissfield, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Sterling Heights to Blissfield, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 89.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate the Midwest landscape primarily by utilizing the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, the Fisher Freeway, and the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since this route is entirely within Michigan, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you head toward your destination. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two points without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for an interstate-heavy experience, as the route relies heavily on high-speed transit corridors. The longest single stretch occurs on the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, where you will spend 28.8 miles in a steady flow of traffic. While the drive is efficient, the character of the road is defined by its industrial and regional highway connections rather than winding backroads. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel as you transition between these major freeways to reach Blissfield.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit-Toledo Expressway and Fisher Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
11 mi into trip
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~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
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~17m in
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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
7
21.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Toledo
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Luna Pier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Luna Pier
Towns Along This Route
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Blissfield, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Luna Pier.
Port Huron
7.2 mi in
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~11m
Flint
11 mi in
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~16m
Toledo
11.2 mi in
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~17m
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via I-696 West to I-75 South
Luna Pier
66.6 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Toledo Expressway | 28.8 mi | 30m |
| Fisher Freeway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| US 223 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Mound Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| East Samaria Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
— 28.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Blissfield, 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
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Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mound Road
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Toledo
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 75
29 mi
·
30 min
·
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 6
Toward Luna Pier
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Luna Pier Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Luna Pier Road
16
Continue on US-24 CONN
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Road
17
Continue on East Samaria Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East Samaria Road
18
Turn left onto Secor Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Secor Road
19
Turn right onto Saint Anthony Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Anthony Road
20
Enter roundabout onto US 223
270 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
21
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
22
Enter roundabout onto US 223
258 ft
·
3 sec
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US 223
23
Continue on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
US 223
24
Arrive at destination
US 223
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are utilizing major freeways like the Fisher Freeway, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain that estimated 1 hour and 54-minute duration. You won't necessarily need to schedule formal stops given the manageable distance, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Sterling Heights is a smart way to manage your $14 fuel budget. Pay close attention to signage when merging between the Chrysler Freeway and the Detroit-Toledo Expressway to avoid missing your exits. Staying alert during the 28.8-mile stretch on the expressway will help you navigate the transition into the final leg of your journey smoothly.
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 44.6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blissfield, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sterling Heights, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Detroit-Toledo Expressway for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blissfield, MI
The final approach into Blissfield, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blissfield, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Blissfield, MI
Evening in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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
1h 54m 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 Blissfield, MI covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Fisher Freeway, South Walter P. Chrysler 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 44.6 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 $13.56 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Blissfield, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Luna Pier.
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