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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
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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.
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Start on Laketon Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 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 Laketon and Rochester Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 284.92 mi (458.53 km).
#1 Laketon
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 7,656 |
| Coordinates | 46.3427700, -85.7484600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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