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

The driving distance from Lodi, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.35 mi
03h 09m
Flight
170.31 mi
274.09 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lodi.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.31 mi
Kilometers
274.09 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.35 mi
Kilometers
341.75 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lodi
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Pinconning
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lodi
106.1 mi
01h 34m
To Rochester Hills
106.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on M-66

    5.1 mi · 8 min · M-66

  2. 2

    Turn right onto M-72 East

    23.6 mi · 33 min · M-72 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North James Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lodi 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 81%
M-72 East
23.6 mi · 11%
M-66
5.06 mi · 2%
I 75 South
4.18 mi · 2%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 2%
North James Street
1.36 mi · 1%
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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinconning
01h 34m from Lodi
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lodi and Areas Of Frost then 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 Lodi to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Lodi and 106.3 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lodi and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Pinconning

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

47 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

57 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
RAIL

Flint station

97 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 170.31 mi (274.09 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

Michigan

Population6,571
Coordinates44.6405600, -85.1753300
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: M 66 Southeast (-85.175095, 44.640559)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and Rochester Hills. The current time is 19:55:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.