How far is Hastings, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Hastings, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.98 mi
02h 25m
Flight
108.8 mi
175.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.8 mi
Kilometers
175.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.98 mi
Kilometers
236.54 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Thu, May 7, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, May 7, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-07T11:26
Arrive Rochester Hills
Thu, May 7, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Hastings
69.8 mi
01h 12m
To Rochester Hills
77.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Hastings and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Green Street

    17 m · 9 sec · West Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North M-43 Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North M-43 Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Carlton Center Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Carlton Center Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Carlton Center Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Carlton Center Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North M-66 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-66 Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Saddlebag Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Saddlebag Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Eaton Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · West Eaton Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Jones Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West State Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wright Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wright Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Rochester Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 37%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 27%
West Eaton Highway
13 mi · 9%
North M-43 Highway
8.82 mi · 6%
East Carlton Center Road
4.04 mi · 3%
West State Road
4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
01h 12m from Hastings
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Hastings 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 Hastings to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Hastings and 77.2 miles from Rochester Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Areas Of Frost near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrice, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 108.8 mi (175.09 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

City in Michigan

Population7,335
Coordinates42.6458700, -85.2908400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Green Street (-85.29084, 42.645914)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 Hastings and Rochester Hills. The current time is 11:26:46.

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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.