Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Denton, MI
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Denton, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Denton, MI covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, South Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 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
23.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 46.1 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 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
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 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
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 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Towns Along This Route
Between Rochester Hills, MI and Denton, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and Ypsilanti.
M 10 North: Lansing
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Northwestern Highway
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Toledo
27.1 mi in
|
~39m
Ypsilanti
40.7 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| South Telegraph Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Michigan Avenue | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| M 59 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Denton, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
M 59
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 40A
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the none / straight lanes.
15
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn sharp left onto US 24
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the none lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Use the none lane.
24
Merge onto I 275; I 96
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto US 12
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
167 ft
·
5 sec
28
Merge onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
29
Turn right onto Denton Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Denton Road
Use the right lane.
30
Arrive at destination
Denton Road
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 23.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.3 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 46.1 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.1 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denton, 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 46.1 miles and 1h 2m.
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 Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway for about 13.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 34m 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 46.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denton, MI
The final approach into Denton, 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 Denton, 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
$7.00 one way
$14.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
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
Denton, MI
Evening in Denton on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
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 2m 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 Denton, MI covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, South Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.00 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 26 significant decision points across 46.1 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 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rochester Hills, MI and Denton, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and Ypsilanti.
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