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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Turn right onto Andersonville Road
2557 ft · 53 sec · Andersonville Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · White Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Lake Road
29 m · 3 sec · White Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road
694 ft · 14 sec · White Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Lake Road
73 m · 7 sec · White Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on Milford Road
3267 ft · 1 min · Milford Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
93 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Bishop
112 m · 16 sec · Bishop
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clyde
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.6808600, -83.6180000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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