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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Chesterfield, MI is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.27 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.63 mi
25.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.63 mi
Kilometers
25.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.27 mi
Kilometers
32.62 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-12T20:53
Arrive Chesterfield
Sun, Apr 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Utica
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Rochester Hills
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To Chesterfield
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Rochester Road

    3194 ft · 58 sec · South Rochester Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on William P Rosso Highway

    623 ft · 11 sec · William P Rosso Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    64 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto William P Rosso Highway

    609 ft · 14 sec · William P Rosso Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Gratiot Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Gratiot Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kuchenmeister Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 59 East
14.2 mi · 70%
North Gratiot Avenue
2.43 mi · 12%
South Livernois Road
1.42 mi · 7%
West Auburn Road
1.04 mi · 5%
South Rochester Road
0.6 mi · 3%
William P Rosso Highway
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

M 59 East

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 15m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Light Rain near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Rochester Hills and 10.1 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rochester Hills and Chance Light Rain near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Utica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

18 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 15.63 mi (25.15 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chesterfield

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population46,659
Coordinates42.6628100, -82.8424200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Chesterfield (-82.84242, 42.66281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Chesterfield. The current time is 20:53:25.

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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.