How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Elba, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Elba, MI is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Elba.
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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 · 11 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto West Avon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road
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Continue on North Adams Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Adams Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Adams Road
21 m · 4 sec · Adams Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Adams Road
1 mi · 2 min · Adams Road
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Turn left onto Orion Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
114 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Orion Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Flint Street
27 m · 2 sec · East Flint Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Flint Street
1140 ft · 33 sec · East Flint Street
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Continue on East Flint Street
1658 ft · 1 min · East Flint Street
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Turn right onto North Lapeer Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.2 mi · 20 min · North Lapeer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elba Road
2031 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Elba Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Elba Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elba Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Elba.
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.
North Lapeer Road
Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Elba?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Rochester Hills and 19 miles from Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Thomas
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 Thomas.
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flint station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Elba. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elba
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 1,331 |
| Coordinates | 43.0364200, -83.4399500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elba (-83.43995, 43.03642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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