Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Argentine, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
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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Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Argentine, MI covers 45.2 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 I 75, Grange Hall Road, M 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 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
22.6 miles from Rochester Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Argentine, MI covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m, 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 22.9 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 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; 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 20 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
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Downhill Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
Navigation decision point
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
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Grange Hall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward Grange Hall Road
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Argentine, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Fenton along the way.
Fenton
38.7 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Grange Hall Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| M 59 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Owen Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lobdell Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Silver Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Silver Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Hamlin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Argentine, 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
7
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Crooks Road
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
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
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 75
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 101
Toward Grange Hall Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Grange Hall Road
14
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn straight onto East Silver Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto US 23
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 23
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 78
Toward Fenton
19
Turn right onto Owen Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Owen Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto Linden Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Road
21
Turn right onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
22
Turn left onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
23
Turn left onto Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
24
Arrive at destination
Silver Lake 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 22.6 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 10 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Argentine, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rochester Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rochester Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 45.2 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Rochester Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 27m 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 22.6 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Argentine, MI
The final approach into Argentine, 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
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
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: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
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
Argentine, MI
Evening in Argentine on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler 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 Argentine, MI covers 45.2 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 I 75, 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 22.6 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 $7.07 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 45.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Argentine, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Fenton along the way.
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