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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.83 mi
38.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.83 mi
Kilometers
38.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.64 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Thu, May 7, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-05-07T10:59
Arrive Rochester Hills
Thu, May 7, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Clyde
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Rochester Hills
20.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bishop

    8 m · 3 sec · Bishop

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Johnson

    89 m · 15 sec · Johnson

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on White Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road

    25 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · White Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road

    46 m · 5 sec · White Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andersonville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Andersonville Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    998 ft · 23 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street

    697 ft · 24 sec · North Saginaw Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    6 mi · 8 min · East Huron Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Lake Road
8.36 mi · 25%
East Huron Street
6.02 mi · 18%
Dixie Highway
4.81 mi · 14%
Andersonville Road
2.7 mi · 8%
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
2.19 mi · 6%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 22m from Clyde
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Bishop (-83.618, 42.68086)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Rochester Hills. The current time is 10:59:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.