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Distance from Saginaw to Sterling

Driving Distance
47.4 mi 76.3 km
Flying Distance
42.5 mi 68.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Saginaw, Michigan to Sterling, Michigan is 47.4 mi (76.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 42.5 mi (68.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 44 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Saginaw
Place Saginaw
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 43.419561
Longitude -83.947371
GPS 43.419561° N, 83.947371° W
Local Time 12:58 AM
Timezone America/Detroit

Destination:

Sterling
Place Sterling
State/Province Michigan
Country US
Latitude 44.033354
Longitude -84.022772
GPS 44.033354° N, 84.022772° W
Local Time 12:58 AM
Timezone America/Detroit

Journey Summary

Traveling from Saginaw, Michigan to Sterling, Michigan covers 47.4 mi (76.3 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 44 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (45.8-47.5 miles / 74-76 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-75 N
47.4 mi 44 minutes
Shortest
I-675 N and I-75 N
47.5 mi 43 minutes
Fastest
M-13 N/S Huron Rd
45.8 mi 52 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.