How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Dorr, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Dorr, MI is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Dorr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Dorr.
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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
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
759 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 142nd Avenue, Dorr
931 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto 142nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Dorr.
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 96 WEST
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dorr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Dorr?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Rochester Hills and 81.8 miles from Dorr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rochester Hills and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dorr.
Stop Ideas Near Haslett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haslett.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Dorr. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.38 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorr
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 7,925 |
| Coordinates | 42.7253100, -85.7225300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorr (-85.72253, 42.72531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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