Distance between Lansing MI and Sterling Heights MI

The distance from Lansing to Sterling Heights is 94 miles by road including 86 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes and goes through Warren, East Lansing, Howell, Green Oak Township, Wixom, Novi and Farmington Hills.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Lansing 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 96 36 mi, 33 min
Howell 36 mi 0:33 33 min 1.1 gal
I 96 16 mi, 14 min
Green Oak Township 52 mi 0:47 47 min 1.8 gal
I 96 6 mi, 04 min
Wixom 58 mi 0:52 52 min 1.9 gal
I 96 4 mi, 03 min
Novi 62 mi 0:56 56 min 2.0 gal
I 96 6 mi, 04 min
Farmington Hills 68 mi 1:00 1 h 00 min 2.2 gal
I 696 7 mi, 05 min
Southfield 75 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.4 gal
I 696 4 mi, 03 min
Oak Park 79 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.6 gal
I 696 7 mi, 07 min
Warren 86 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 696 7 mi, 08 min
Sterling Heights 94 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 3.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Lansing 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 96 36 mi, 33 min
Howell 36 mi 0:33 33 min 1.1 gal
I 96 16 mi, 14 min
Green Oak Township 52 mi 0:47 47 min 1.8 gal
I 96 6 mi, 04 min
Wixom 58 mi 0:52 52 min 1.9 gal
I 96 4 mi, 03 min
Novi 62 mi 0:56 56 min 2.0 gal
I 96 6 mi, 04 min
Farmington Hills 68 mi 1:00 1 h 00 min 2.2 gal
I 696 7 mi, 05 min
Southfield 75 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.4 gal
I 696 4 mi, 03 min
Oak Park 79 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.6 gal
I 696 2 mi, 02 min
Royal Oak 81 mi 1:12 1 h 12 min 2.7 gal
I 696 2 mi, 01 min
Madison Heights 83 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.8 gal
I 696 4 mi, 03 min
Warren 86 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 696 7 mi, 08 min
Sterling Heights 94 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 3.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Lansing to Sterling Heights?

Fuel cost: 12.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 93.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Lansing to Sterling Heights?

Driving time: 1 h 26 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 83 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 13 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 5 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Lansing to Sterling Heights by land?

The distance between Lansing and Sterling Heights is 93.8 mi by road including 85.7 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lansing and Sterling Heights respectively.

How far is Lansing to Sterling Heights by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lansing and Sterling Heights is 78.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Lansing and Sterling Heights respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Lansing from Sterling Heights by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 9 min to cover the distance of 78 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Lansing to Sterling Heights?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 31 min to cover the distance of 78 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 36 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Lansing and Sterling Heights?

The halfway point between Lansing and Sterling Heights is Green Oak Township. It is located about 6 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Green Oak Township to Lansing is 52 mi and driving will take about 47 min. The road between Green Oak Township and Sterling Heights has length 41 mi and will take approximately 38 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Howell is in 36 mi from Lansing and 57 mi from Sterling Heights
  • Wixom is in 58 mi from Lansing and 35 mi from Sterling Heights
  • Novi is in 62 mi from Lansing and 32 mi from Sterling Heights

Where is Lansing in relation to Sterling Heights?

Lansing is located 78 mi west of Sterling Heights.

Lansing has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.73377, longitude -84.55538.

Sterling Heights has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.58031, longitude -83.0302.

Which highway goes from Lansing to Sterling Heights?

The route from Lansing to Sterling Heights follows I 96.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 696: 22 mi
  • I 496: 6 mi
  • US 127: 3 mi
  • M 53: 1 mi
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