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

The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
39.94 mi
00h 52m
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
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sat, May 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Wyandotte
Sat, May 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandotte
2026-05-23T03:09
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sat, May 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyandotte
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 Wyandotte
18.9 mi
00h 26m
To Rochester Hills
21.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Biddle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Biddle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Outer Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Outer Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 35%
Fisher Freeway
5.69 mi · 14%
Rochester Road
5.66 mi · 14%
Edsel Ford Freeway
2.01 mi · 5%
West Outer Drive
1.9 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

14 mi · 00h 15m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 26m from Wyandotte
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 18.9 miles from Wyandotte and 21.1 miles from Rochester Hills.

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 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Wyandotte and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Wyandotte

#1 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population25,156
Coordinates42.2142100, -83.1499200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Biddle Avenue (-83.14996, 42.214206)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 Wyandotte and Rochester Hills. The current time is 03:09:40.

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.