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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Leoni, MI is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
80.44 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.84 mi
102.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.46 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leoni
Mon, May 4, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Mon, May 4, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-05-04T20:23
Arrive Leoni
Mon, May 4, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
40.1 mi
00h 52m
To Leoni
40.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 12, Pierce Road

    1084 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Old US Highway 12

    1280 ft · 24 sec · West Old US Highway 12

  31. 31

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 33 sec · Old US 12

  32. 32

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  33. 33

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14
22.5 mi · 28%
I 94 West
13.3 mi · 17%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 10%
East Michigan Avenue
7.41 mi · 9%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.83 mi · 8%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 7%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 52m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoni.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Rochester Hills and 40.3 miles from Leoni.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rochester Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoni.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Leoni. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 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 Leoni

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population13,502
Coordinates42.2439200, -84.2691200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Leoni (-84.26912, 42.24392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.71 $21.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.65 $13.22 $26.43
Diesel $5.30 $15.06 $30.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Leoni. The current time is 20:23:11.

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.