How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Battle Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Battle Creek, MI is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Battle Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Battle Creek.
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Start on Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto South Livernois Road
1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hamlin Road
5 m · 1 sec · West Hamlin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
1860 ft · 38 sec · Crooks Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
1447 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
1 km · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Square Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road
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Take the exit left
42 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
777 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
1111 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Street
152 m · 24 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Battle Creek.
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 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
66.7 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Battle Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Battle Creek?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 63.9 miles from Rochester Hills and 64.1 miles from Battle Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Battle Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Battle Creek
The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
| Population | 50,799 |
| Coordinates | 42.3173000, -85.1781600 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Creek (-85.17816, 42.3173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
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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