Origin
Argentine, MI
Afternoon in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argentine, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Rochester Hills, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Argentine, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-75 South, Grange Hall Road, M 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on I-75 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Argentine, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Linden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 79
Toward Linden
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Silver Lake Road
Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Crooks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
6
43.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Crooks Road
Turn left onto Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Argentine, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward Linden and M 59 East: Utica.
Linden
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
M 59 East: Utica
39.7 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Grange Hall Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| M 59 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Owen Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lobdell Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Silver Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Silver Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Hamlin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argentine, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
3
Turn right onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
4
Turn left onto Linden Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Road
5
Turn right onto Owen Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Owen Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
Merge onto US 23
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 23
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 79
Toward Linden
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Silver Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Grange Hall Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grange Hall Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 South
13
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto M 59
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
19
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
20
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
21
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
22
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
23
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Argentine, MI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Argentine, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Rochester Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Argentine, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, Grange Hall Road, M 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Argentine, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward Linden and M 59 East: Utica.
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