Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
155.3 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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Grattan, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mound Road, I 696, I-696 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.28 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.7 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mound Road | — | — |
| I 696 | — | — |
| I-696 West | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| Clarksville | — | — |
| Nash Highway | — | — |
| Grand River Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mound Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Grattan, 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
4
Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
6
Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
7
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
9
Keep slight left
55 mi
·
58 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 96 West: Grand Rapids
11
Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Clarksville
12
Turn right onto Nash Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nash Highway
13
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand River Avenue
14
Turn right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Road
15
Continue on Peck Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peck Lake Road
16
Turn slight right
400 ft
·
6 sec
17
Continue on Conklin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Road
18
Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
463 ft
·
7 sec
·
Conklin Ware Cutoff
19
Continue on Ware Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ware Road
20
Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montcalm Ware Cutoff
21
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Montcalm Avenue Southeast
22
Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oberley Drive Southeast
23
Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand River Drive Southeast
24
Turn right onto Segwun Avenue
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
Segwun Avenue
25
Continue on South Hudson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hudson Street
26
Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street Southeast
27
Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Lake Avenue
28
Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
29
Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
30
Arrive at your destination
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 77.7 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grattan, 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 155.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.28 one way
$48.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Grattan, MI
Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday
Local time
3:33 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
5 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
3h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
155.3 mi in 3h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mound Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 155.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Grattan, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Grattan, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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