How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Kimball, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Kimball, MI is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Kimball.
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Start on Dickson Lane
31 m · 9 sec · Dickson Lane
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Turn left onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 1 min · Deerhurst Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
78 m · 13 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Wexford Way
36 m · 6 sec · Wexford Way
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Continue on Wexford Way
1420 ft · 1 min · Wexford Way
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Turn right onto West Avon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Avon Road
36 m · 2 sec · East Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road
1121 ft · 23 sec · East Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 23 Mile Road
4 m · 1 sec · 23 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 23 Mile Road
14.1 mi · 23 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1546 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
18.4 mi · 20 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wadhams Road
1246 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Wadhams Road
6.4 mi · 15 min · Wadhams Road
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Turn left onto Dove Road
1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Turn right onto Ditty Road
13 m · 2 sec · Ditty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ditty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Kimball.
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.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
18.4 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 leaving Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Kimball?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Rochester Hills and 22.1 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Kimball.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Port Huron
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.75 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimball
Township in St.
| Population | 9,285 |
| Coordinates | 42.9480900, -82.5624200 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-82.56242, 42.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
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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