Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Clyde, MI
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester Hills, MI
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Clyde, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Clyde, MI covers 33.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, White Lake Road, M 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.10 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Clyde, MI covers 33.6 miles and takes about 47m, 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 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 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 1.6 miles in near Crooks Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 33.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 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.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Crooks Road
Turn left onto Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
6
20.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 24 / Dixie Highway
Turn left onto US 24 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Rochester Hills, MI and Clyde, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West: Pontiac and Waterford.
M 59 West: Pontiac
2 mi in
|
~4m
Waterford
20.5 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 14.8 mi | 15m |
| White Lake Road | 10 mi | 15m |
| M 59 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Hamlin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Milford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Andersonville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crooks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 14.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Clyde, MI.
1
Start on Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dickson Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
18 sec
·
Downhill Lane
3
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dressler Lane
4
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Livernois Road
5
Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Hamlin Road
6
Continue on West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Crooks Road
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
M 59
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Dixie Highway, Waterford
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 24
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Andersonville Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Andersonville Road
16
Turn left onto White Lake Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
White Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
White Lake Road
18
Continue on White Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
White Lake Road
19
Enter roundabout onto White Lake Road
239 ft
·
6 sec
·
White Lake Road
20
Continue on White Lake Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
21
Continue on Milford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milford Road
22
Turn left onto Railroad Street
306 ft
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Street
23
Turn right onto Bishop
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bishop
24
Arrive at destination
Bishop
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 miles.
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 33.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clyde, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 33.6 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rochester Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clyde, MI
The final approach into Clyde, 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 Clyde, 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
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Clyde, MI
Evening in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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
47m 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 Rochester Hills, MI to Clyde, MI covers 33.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, White Lake Road, M 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.10 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 33.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rochester Hills, MI and Clyde, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West: Pontiac and Waterford.
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