Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Evening in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Lewiston, MI
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
199.7 mi
321 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
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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Lewiston, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Lewiston, MI covers 199.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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-33, South Mount Tom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.8 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 199.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and South M-33. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.8 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South M-33. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M-59 Service Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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M-59 Service Drive
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
Navigation decision point
7
14.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75: Saginaw
4
99.8 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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I 75; US 23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
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 Lewiston, MI, road signs point toward M 33: Alger and Rose City.
M 33: Alger
138.4 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Rose City
138.4 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 123.8 mi | 2h 9m |
| South M-33 | 17.6 mi | 24m |
| South Mount Tom Road | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| M 59 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Town Line Road | 9 mi | 21m |
| West Miller Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Mio Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Mound Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 123.8 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Lewiston, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mound Road
4
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
M-59 Service Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward M 59 West
6
Merge onto M 59
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
M 59
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
39 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 202
Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
12
Turn right onto M 33
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Alger Road
13
Continue on M 33
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brock Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on M 33
18 mi
·
24 min
·
South M-33
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bennett Street
16
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on M 33
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North Mio Road
18
Continue on M 33
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
South Mount Tom Road
19
Continue on M 33
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morenci Avenue
20
Continue on M 33; M 72
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Mount Tom Road
21
Continue on 610
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Mount Tom Road
22
Turn left onto F-32
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Miller Road
23
Turn right onto 485
9.0 mi
·
21 min
·
Town Line Road
24
Continue on Townline Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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Townline Road
25
Turn left onto CR 612
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 612
26
Continue on Salling Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salling Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Salling Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.8 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.8 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, 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 199.7 miles and 4h 10m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 123.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.8 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.8 miles.
Arriving in Lewiston, MI
The final approach into Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.22 one way
$62.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.43 | $76.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.96 | $12.78 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Lewiston, MI
Evening in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lewiston, MI covers 199.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, South M-33, South Mount Tom Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 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 $31.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Lewiston, MI, road signs point toward M 33: Alger and Rose City.
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