Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Emmett, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Emmett, MI
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Trip Overview
Sterling Heights to Emmett is 41.9 miles and takes about 57 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more of a navigational exercise than a high-speed transit. It's a short trip, ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this drive when you want a straightforward, quick connection between two points in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 41.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 14.9 miles along M 53. You'll likely experience a variety of road types, from busier main arteries to quieter local routes as you progress toward Emmett. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction, as this isn't a route where you can set cruise control for extended periods.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fanning Road.
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 57m 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 0.2 miles (Fanning Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Bradford Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): 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
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fanning Road
Turn right onto Fanning Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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New Bradford Boulevard
Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 53
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53 toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
32 Mile Road
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 53 | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| 32 Mile Road | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Burnell Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Emmett, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Fanning Road
225 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fanning Road
3
Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
New Bradford Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto M 53
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
32 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Division Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Road
8
Turn left onto M 19
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
10
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
12
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
13
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
14
Continue on M 19
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Mary Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mary Street
16
Arrive at destination
Mary Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Arriving in Emmett, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Emmett, 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
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Emmett, MI
Afternoon in Emmett on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
27 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
57m 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 Emmett, MI covers 41.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 53, 32 Mile Road, Memphis Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.55 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 57m 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 0.2 miles (Fanning Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Bradford Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Emmett, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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