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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Dexter, MI is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
62.3 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.69 mi
70.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.69 mi
Kilometers
70.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.26 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Sun, May 3, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sun, May 3, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-05-03T09:03
Arrive Dexter
Sun, May 3, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northville
MI

City in Michigan

From Rochester Hills
31.1 mi
00h 40m
To Dexter
31.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter

    1903 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    853 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
7 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14
22.5 mi · 36%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 13%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.83 mi · 11%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 9%
M 59 West
3.54 mi · 6%
I 94 West
3.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

M 14

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northville
00h 40m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Rochester Hills and Widespread Frost near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Northville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Rochester Hills and 31.2 miles from Dexter.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Rochester Hills and Widespread Frost near Dexter.

Stop Ideas Near Northville

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

24 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

27 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

27 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 43.69 mi (70.31 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Dexter

Village in Michigan, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates42.3383400, -83.8895400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Dexter (-83.88954, 42.33834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Dexter. The current time is 09:03:11.

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.