How far is Niles, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Niles, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 221 miles (355.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Rochester Hills.
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Start on North 5th Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on M-51
9 mi · 13 min · M-51
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Continue on Spruce Street
958 ft · 29 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North Paul Street
2395 ft · 1 min · North Paul Street
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Continue on West Prairie Ronde Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Prairie Ronde Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1366 ft · 38 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on M-51
12.7 mi · 17 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on West Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
5.7 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1334 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
2166 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Telegraph Road
8 mi · 13 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 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 Niles and Rochester Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Niles and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Niles and 118.1 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Niles and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
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 Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 168.77 mi (271.61 km).
#1 Niles
City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan
| Population | 13,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.8297700, -86.2541800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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