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

The driving distance from Laketon, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.24 mi
05h 13m
Flight
284.92 mi
458.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.92 mi
Kilometers
458.53 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.24 mi
Kilometers
555.61 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laketon
2026-04-16T03:48
Arrive Rochester Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laketon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Laketon
172.4 mi
02h 36m
To Rochester Hills
172.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laketon and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 50%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 27%
Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 13%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 1%
US 2
3.19 mi · 1%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
284.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
02h 36m from Laketon
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laketon to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 345.2 miles (555.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Laketon and 172.8 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.93 one way or $91.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roscommon, 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 Roscommon.

BUS

Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 284.92 mi (458.53 km).

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#1 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Laketon Road (-85.748431, 46.343014)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.12 L · about $45.93
Round trip
$91.86
24.36 gal · 92.24 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.93 $91.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.80 $103.60
Premium $4.65 $56.69 $113.37
Diesel $5.30 $64.60 $129.21

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laketon and Rochester Hills. The current time is 03:48:15.

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.