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

The driving distance from Leoni, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.41 mi
01h 28m
Flight
63.84 mi
102.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Mon, May 4, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Leoni
Mon, May 4, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoni
2026-05-04T19:12
Arrive Rochester Hills
Mon, May 4, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoni
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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Leoni
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Rochester Hills
42.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 34 sec · Old US 12

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Dertoit

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Telegraph Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    3268 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 21%
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 16%
Telegraph Road
8.04 mi · 10%
East Michigan Avenue
7.41 mi · 9%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.89 mi · 8%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 44m from Leoni
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leoni 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 Leoni to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Leoni and 42.9 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leoni and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoni and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 km).

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#1 Leoni

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population13,502
Coordinates42.2439200, -84.2691200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Michigan Avenue (-84.26912, 42.243921)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoni and Rochester Hills. The current time is 19:12:52.

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.