How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Osceola County, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Osceola County, MI is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.84 mi
03h 33m
Flight
142.88 mi
229.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.88 mi
Kilometers
229.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.84 mi
Kilometers
282.98 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bay City
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

From Rochester Hills
87.8 mi
01h 46m
To Osceola County
88 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Osceola County.

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadillac Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    653 ft · 16 sec · 30th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 15 Mile Road

    9.4 mi · 23 min · 15 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sunrise Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Lake Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
51.3 mi · 29%
US 10
38 mi · 22%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 19%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 11%
Cadillac Drive
16.8 mi · 10%
15 Mile Road
9.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

51.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay City
01h 46m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Osceola County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Osceola County?

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Rochester Hills and 88 miles from Osceola County.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Osceola County.

Stop Ideas Near Bay City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bay City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay City.

BUS

Bay City, MI

1 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

18 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

67 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

70 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 142.88 mi (229.95 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Osceola County

#2 Osceola County

County in Michigan, United States

Population23,466
Coordinates43.9898700, -85.3252800
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Osceola County (-85.32528, 43.98987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.06
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $28.53 $57.06
Mid-grade $5.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $5.85 $36.30 $72.59
Diesel $6.48 $40.24 $80.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Osceola County. The current time is 16:26:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.