How far is Big Rapids, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Big Rapids, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Rapids and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Rapids and Rochester Hills.
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Start on the route
5 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2994 ft · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Taft Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Taft Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 20
589 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 20
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Continue on 15 Mile Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 15 Mile Road
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Turn right onto 157th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue
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Continue on McKinley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · McKinley Road
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
7.4 mi · 10 min · 120th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Cass Street
1573 ft · 28 sec · North Cass Street
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Continue on 70th Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore
1827 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street
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Continue on Rust Street
141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street
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Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
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Continue on South Warren Avenue
1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
72 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1338 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
1963 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Rapids and Rochester Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Big Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shields is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Big Rapids and 107.5 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Big Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Shields
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shields.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Rapids and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 137.78 mi (221.74 km).
#1 Big Rapids
City in the U.
| Population | 10,408 |
| Coordinates | 43.6980800, -85.4836600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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