Little Rock to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Little Rock to Sterling Heights is 735.6 miles (1183.9 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located NE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.8 miles, taking about 17h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Rock 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.