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Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Chesterfield, MI

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rochester Hills, MI

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Chesterfield, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Chesterfield, MI covers 20.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on M 59, North Gratiot Avenue, South Livernois Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on M 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 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

10.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Livernois Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Livernois Road

Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
17.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | M 3 / North Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto M 3 / North Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Chesterfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

3.4 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 59 13.9 mi 20m
North Gratiot Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
South Livernois Road 1.4 mi 2m
West Auburn Road 1 mi 1m
South Rochester Road 0.6 mi <1m
William P Rosso Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Dickson Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Downhill Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: M 59 — 13.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Chesterfield, 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

0.6 mi · 58 sec · South Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward M 59 East: Utica
10

Merge onto M 59

14 mi · 20 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on M 59

0.1 mi · 10 sec · William P Rosso Highway
12

Take the exit

209 ft · 8 sec
Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto M 59

0.1 mi · 14 sec · William P Rosso Highway
14

Turn right onto M 3

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Kuchenmeister Street

77 ft · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
16

Arrive at destination

Kuchenmeister Street

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 10.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 20.3 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield, 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 20.3 miles and 31m.

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 M 59 for about 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.1 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 16m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

10 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

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Toledo, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chesterfield, MI

The final approach into Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, 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

$3.17 one way

$6.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.48 $6.97
premium $4.89 $3.91 $7.81
diesel $5.61 $4.48 $8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Rochester Hills, MI

Morning in Rochester Hills on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 15 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 7:17AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:12AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Chesterfield, MI

Morning in Chesterfield on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

33 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Chesterfield, MI covers 20.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 59, North Gratiot Avenue, South Livernois Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.17 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 20.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Livernois Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Chesterfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

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