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

The driving distance from Midland, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
106.16 mi
01h 35m
Flight
86.22 mi
138.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.22 mi
Kilometers
138.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.16 mi
Kilometers
170.84 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Midland
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
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
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Midland
53 mi
00h 47m
To Rochester Hills
53.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 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 Midland and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Street

    634 ft · 20 sec · Jerome Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Buttles Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Buttles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Lyon Road

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Lyon Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 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 Midland 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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 80%
Lyon Road
14.7 mi · 14%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 3%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 1%
West Buttles Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
00h 47m from Midland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Midland 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 Midland to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Midland and 53.1 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 86.22 mi (138.76 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

Population41,616
Coordinates43.6155800, -84.2472100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome Street (-84.247215, 43.615583)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and Rochester Hills. The current time is 20:30:15.

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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.