Knoxville to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Knoxville to Sterling Heights is 459.8 miles (740 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located N of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.8 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville 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.