How far is Dorr, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Dorr, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
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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 02h 24m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dorr and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorr and Rochester Hills.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 142nd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 6: Lansing, Holland
2153 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 6 East: Lansing
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 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 Dorr and Rochester Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
51.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dorr and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dorr to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Dorr and 82.4 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dorr and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Haslett
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 Haslett.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorr and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.38 km).
#1 Dorr
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 7,925 |
| Coordinates | 42.7253100, -85.7225300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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