How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Thomas, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Thomas, MI is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Thomas.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Road
1114 ft · 23 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto First Street
1014 ft · 34 sec · First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Thomas.
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 Adams Road
Continue on North Adams Road
4.07 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Thomas?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Rochester Hills and 10 miles from Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Rochester Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Orion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Orion.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.37 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomas
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 11,419 |
| Coordinates | 42.8794700, -83.2971600 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas (-83.29716, 42.87947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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