Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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 Downhill Lane, Dressler Lane, South Livernois Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.84 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 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Denton, MI is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Denton, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dressler Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Livernois Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hamlin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crooks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Denton, MI.
Start on Dickson Lane
At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hamlin Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
Turn left onto Crooks Road
Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
Continue straight
Continue on West Square Lake Road
Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
Take the exit left
Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road
Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
Take the exit slight left
Merge slight right onto Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto Denton Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rochester Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 31m 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.
A short stop after about 46.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| premium | $4.65 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
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.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Rochester Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Denton on Saturday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Ann Arbor, MI
23 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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