Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Riverview, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.3 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Riverview, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Riverview, MI covers 41.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Fisher Freeway, South Rochester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 41.3 miles, with most of the trip on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Fisher Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Fisher Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Downhill Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Livernois Road
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
Navigation decision point
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Toledo
7
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward M 39: Southfield Road
6
36 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
M 85 / Fort Street
Turn right onto M 85 / Fort Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Fisher Freeway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| South Rochester Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Fort Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Livernois Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Quarry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West Auburn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Riverview, 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 South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
6
Continue on South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Livernois Road
7
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
8
Turn right onto M 150
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
10
Merge onto I 75
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Toledo
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fisher Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 41
Toward M 39: Southfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto M 39
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southfield Road
15
Take the exit
515 ft
·
16 sec
16
Merge onto M 39
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto M 85
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
162 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Quarry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Quarry Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Hale Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hale Street
21
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverview, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverview, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Riverview, MI
Evening in Riverview on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
59m 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 Riverview, MI covers 41.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Fisher Freeway, South Rochester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.46 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rochester Hills, MI to Riverview, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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