How far is Clyde, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Clyde, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clyde and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Bishop
8 m · 3 sec · Bishop
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Turn right onto Johnson
89 m · 15 sec · Johnson
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Turn right onto Milford Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Milford Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road
25 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road
682 ft · 13 sec · White Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road
46 m · 5 sec · White Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Andersonville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Andersonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
998 ft · 23 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street
697 ft · 24 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
6 mi · 8 min · East Huron Street
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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 Clyde 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.
White Lake Road
Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road
6.42 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde and Areas Of Frost near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clyde to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Clyde and 20.1 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Areas Of Frost near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).
#1 Clyde
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.6808600, -83.6180000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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