How far is East Lansing, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from East Lansing, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Lansing and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Lansing and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Abbot Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Abbot Road
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
38 mi · 39 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 East Lansing 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.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
38 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.
Sunny leaving East Lansing and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Lansing to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from East Lansing and 44.6 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Lansing and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Lansing and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 67.95 mi (109.36 km).
#1 East Lansing
The capital of Michigan.
| Population | 45,676 |
| Coordinates | 42.7369800, -84.4838700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
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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