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

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
40.12 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.12 mi
Kilometers
64.57 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Westland
Wed, May 13, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-05-13T16:07
Arrive Rochester Hills
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
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
Bingham Farms
MI

Village

From Westland
18 mi
00h 24m
To Rochester Hills
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wayne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Telegraph Drive

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    3268 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
14.8 mi · 37%
Jeffries Freeway
4.25 mi · 11%
M 59 East
3.41 mi · 9%
North Wayne Road
3.04 mi · 8%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 4%
West Square Lake Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

13.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bingham Farms
00h 24m from Westland
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Westland and 22.1 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westland and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

7 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

13 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Rochester Hills. The current time is 16:07:23.

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.