How far is Thomas, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Thomas, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomas and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas and Rochester Hills.
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Start on First Street
1014 ft · 40 sec · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Road
1114 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn left onto North Lapeer Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South Lapeer Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lapeer Road
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Turn left onto West Flint Street
2797 ft · 2 min · West Flint Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road
5 m · 1 sec · Orion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Orion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Orion Road
23 m · 7 sec · Orion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orion Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Orion Road
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Turn right onto Adams Road
1 mi · 2 min · Adams Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Adams Road
22 m · 4 sec · Adams Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Adams Road
4 mi · 7 min · Adams Road
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Continue on South Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road
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Turn left onto West Avon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1427 ft · 34 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
1195 ft · 55 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Dickson Lane
31 m · 4 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomas and Rochester Hills.
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.
Adams Road
Exit the roundabout onto Adams Road
4.05 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 Thomas and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomas to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 9.9 miles from Thomas and 14.7 miles from Rochester Hills.
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 7.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Thomas and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.
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 Thomas and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.37 km).
#1 Thomas
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 11,419 |
| Coordinates | 42.8794700, -83.2971600 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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