Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
86.5 mi
139 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
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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Bunker Hill, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI covers 86.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Mason Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.52 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.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI covers 86.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
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
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Highland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133
Toward M 59: Highland Road
6
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 30 mi | 32m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| Mason Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Mound Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Dansville Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Stockbridge Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Williamston Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Howell Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 30 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Bunker Hill, 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
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 96
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 96
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 133
Toward M 59: Highland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto I 96 BL; M 59
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highland Road
13
Turn right onto Burkhart Road
247 ft
·
8 sec
·
Burkhart Road
14
Turn left onto North Burkhart Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Burkhart Road
15
Turn right onto Mason Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Mason Road
16
Continue on East Howell Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Howell Road
17
Turn left onto M 52
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Stockbridge Road
18
Turn right onto M 36
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Dansville Road
19
Continue on M 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Street
20
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
21
Continue on South Williamston Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Williamston Road
22
Continue on Ewers Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ewers Road
23
Continue on Williamston Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Williamston Road
24
Turn right onto Decamp Road
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Decamp Road
25
Arrive at destination
Decamp Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 51m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunker Hill, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sterling Heights, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.3 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bunker Hill, MI
The final approach into Bunker Hill, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
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: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Bunker Hill, MI
Afternoon in Bunker Hill on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
22 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
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 Bunker Hill, MI covers 86.5 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 I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Mason Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 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 $13.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Bunker Hill, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron 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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