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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Clyde, MI is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.63 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.83 mi
38.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.83 mi
Kilometers
38.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Sat, Apr 11, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-11T12:36
Arrive Clyde
Sat, Apr 11, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Clyde
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Andersonville Road

    2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto White Lake Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road

    29 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    694 ft · 14 sec · White Lake Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road

    73 m · 7 sec · White Lake Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Milford Road

    3267 ft · 1 min · Milford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bishop

    112 m · 16 sec · Bishop

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bishop

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
15.3 mi · 46%
White Lake Road
10 mi · 30%
M 59 West
3.18 mi · 9%
Dixie Highway
1.69 mi · 5%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Milford Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 23m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Rochester Hills and 16.8 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester Hills and Sunny near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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 Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Clyde. The current time is 12:36:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.