Davenport to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.9 miles 633.9 km · straight line
472.7 miles estimated 760.7 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Davenport to Sterling Heights is 393.9 miles (633.9 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located ENE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.7 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport and Sterling Heights. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Davenport to Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Sterling Heights
42.58°N, 83.03°W
America/Detroit
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients