How far is Oak Park, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Oak Park, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.25 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.3 mi
175.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.3 mi
Kilometers
175.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.25 mi
Kilometers
241.8 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Oak Park
67 mi
01h 13m
To Rochester Hills
83.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Wellington Avenue

    11 m · 7 sec · Wellington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    4 mi · 8 min · West Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Telegraph Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    3268 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park 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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
Telegraph Road
8.04 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.89 mi · 5%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 13m from Oak Park
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Park and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Park to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Oak Park and 83.3 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Park and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 109.3 mi (175.9 km).

Oak Park

#1 Oak Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population29,293
Coordinates42.3583700, -85.2569400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellington Avenue (-85.256941, 42.358445)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park and Rochester Hills. The current time is 09:52:11.

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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.