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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Holt, MI is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
76.17 mi
01h 46m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.17 mi
Kilometers
122.59 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holt
Sat, May 2, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sat, May 2, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-05-02T12:14
Arrive Holt
Sat, May 2, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Rochester Hills
38 mi
00h 53m
To Holt
38.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Saginaw Street

    80 m · 10 sec · North Saginaw Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Huron Street

    1817 ft · 51 sec · West Huron Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Elizabeth Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    34 mi · 49 min · Highland Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mason, Okemos

    2072 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Okemos Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Okemos Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Holt Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Holt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highland Road
34 mi · 45%
I 96 West
23.3 mi · 31%
M 59 West
6.4 mi · 8%
Holt Road
4.2 mi · 6%
Okemos Road
2.75 mi · 4%
Elizabeth Lake Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highland Road

Turn right onto Highland Road

34 mi · 00h 49m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 53m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Holt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Rochester Hills and 38.2 miles from Holt.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Holt. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.68 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holt

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population23,973
Coordinates42.6405900, -84.5152500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Holt (-84.51525, 42.64059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Holt. The current time is 12:14:16.

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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.