Trip from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

123.9 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 123.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Huron Road, North Mable Street, North Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.37 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62 miles from Worth, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 123.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Huron Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Huron Road	—	—
North Mable Street	—	—
North Huron Road	—	—
M 59 East	—	—
Mound Road	—	—
Dobry Drive	—	—
17 Mile Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Huron Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worth, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.

1

Start on Worth Road

249 ft · 14 sec · Worth Road

2

Turn left onto South Huron Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Huron Road

3

Continue on North Mable Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mable Street

4

Continue on North Huron Road

17 mi · 23 min · North Huron Road

5

Merge slight left

38 mi · 40 min

6

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min

7

Keep slight left

37 mi · 39 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

0.3 mi · 47 sec · M 59 East: Utica

9

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 10 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Mound Road, Merrill Road

11

Continue on Dobry Drive

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

12

Turn right onto Mound Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

13

Continue on Mound Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Mound Road

14

Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17 Mile Road

15

Arrive at your destination

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 62 miles from Worth, MI, or about 58m 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 27 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62 miles or 58m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling Heights, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worth, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worth, MI

This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Worth, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62 mi from Worth, MI · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

62 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

Bay City, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Fenton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62 miles from Worth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sterling Heights, MI

The final approach into Sterling Heights, 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

$19.37 one way

$38.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.27	$42.54
premium	$4.89	$23.84	$47.69
diesel	$5.61	$27.36	$54.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.2	$13.01	$5.95
Efficient EV	31	$10.84	$4.96
EV Truck/SUV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Worth, MI

Night in Worth on Wednesday

Local time

10:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sterling Heights, MI

Night in Sterling Heights on Wednesday

Local time

10:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

29 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 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 Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 123.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Huron Road, North Mable Street, North Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62 miles from Worth, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.37 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.

The drive from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Worth, MI to Sterling Heights, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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