Origin
Almena, MI
Evening in Almena on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
166.3 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Almena, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 166.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 375, County Road 652, Red Arrow Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.2 miles from Almena, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 166.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 375 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 375 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 652 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Arrow Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 375
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almena, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on County Road 653
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 653
2
Turn left onto County Road 375
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 375
3
Turn right onto County Road 652
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 652
4
Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Arrow Highway
5
Turn right onto County Road 652
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 652
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
499 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
302 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Exit the rotary
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
11
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Plymouth
13
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
14
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 96 West
17
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 696: Port Huron
21
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
22
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 24 North: Telegraph Road
24
Continue on Telegraph Road
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
25
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
26
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
27
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
29
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 59 East: Utica
31
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Crooks Road
33
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
34
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
36
Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
37
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
197 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
38
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Downhill Lane
39
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.2 miles from Almena, MI, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Almena, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Almena, MI
This is one driving day of about 166.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Almena, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.2 mi from Almena, MI · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.2 miles from Almena, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester Hills, MI
The final approach into Rochester Hills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rochester Hills, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.26 one way
$50.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.39 | $62.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.95 | $73.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 166.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 375, County Road 652, Red Arrow Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.2 miles from Almena, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Almena, MI to Rochester Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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