How far is Lapeer, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Lapeer, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lapeer and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lapeer and Rochester Hills.
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Start on West Nepessing Street
12 m · 6 sec · West Nepessing Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South Lapeer Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lapeer Road
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Turn left onto West Flint Street
2797 ft · 2 min · West Flint Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road
5 m · 1 sec · Orion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road
23 m · 7 sec · Orion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Orion Road
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Turn right onto Adams Road
1 mi · 2 min · Adams Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Adams Road
22 m · 4 sec · Adams Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Adams Road
4 mi · 7 min · Adams Road
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Continue on South Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road
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Turn left onto West Avon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1427 ft · 34 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
1195 ft · 55 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Dickson Lane
31 m · 4 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 Lapeer and Rochester Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Lapeer Road
Continue on South Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lapeer and Mostly 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 Lapeer to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lapeer and 16.1 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lapeer and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lapeer and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.82 km).
#1 Lapeer
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 5,019 |
| Coordinates | 43.0514200, -83.3188300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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