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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Adrian, MI is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
89.13 mi
02h 01m
Flight
69.43 mi
111.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.13 mi
Kilometers
143.44 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adrian
Tue, Apr 21, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Tue, Apr 21, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-21T07:31
Arrive Adrian
Tue, Apr 21, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
44.6 mi
01h 00m
To Adrian
44.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Livernois Road

    1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hamlin Road

    5 m · 1 sec · West Hamlin Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    1860 ft · 38 sec · Crooks Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1447 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway

    777 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1111 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Saline

    1946 ft · 53 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    19.7 mi · 29 min · West Michigan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  32. 32

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  34. 34

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · East Church Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
7 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Avenue
19.7 mi · 22%
M 14
14.8 mi · 17%
US 23 South
8.39 mi · 9%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 9%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.83 mi · 8%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

19.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
01h 00m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adrian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Adrian?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Rochester Hills and 44.6 miles from Adrian.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Adrian.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Adrian. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.74 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Adrian

#2 Adrian

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,170
Coordinates41.8975500, -84.0371700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Adrian (-84.03717, 41.89755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Adrian. The current time is 07:31:30.

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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.