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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Wyandotte, MI is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
38.77 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyandotte
Sat, May 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sat, May 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-05-23T03:58
Arrive Wyandotte
Sat, May 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Rochester Hills
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Wyandotte
19.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Rochester Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Rochester Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Fisher Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Outer Drive

    1697 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Outer Drive

    116 m · 10 sec · West Outer Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West Outer Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Outer Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Biddle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Biddle Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Biddle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
16.3 mi · 42%
South Rochester Road
5.34 mi · 14%
Fisher Freeway
4.96 mi · 13%
I 75
4.16 mi · 11%
West Outer Drive
2.22 mi · 6%
Biddle Avenue
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

16.3 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 28m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wyandotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Rochester Hills and 19.4 miles from Wyandotte.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wyandotte.

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Wyandotte. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Wyandotte

#2 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population25,156
Coordinates42.2142100, -83.1499200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Wyandotte (-83.14992, 42.21421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Wyandotte. The current time is 03:58:55.

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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.