Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Morning in Rochester Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI covers 40.2 miles and takes about 48m 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 $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 40.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Downhill Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 48m 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 Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Lane | — | — |
| Dressler Lane | — | — |
| South Livernois Road | — | — |
| West Auburn Road | — | — |
| South Rochester Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Walter P | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Downhill Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dickson Lane
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
Downhill Lane
3
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dressler Lane
4
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Livernois Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Livernois Road
7
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
8
Turn right onto South Rochester Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Rochester Road
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 75 South: Detroit
10
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
13
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
14
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 24: Telegraph Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
17
Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
18
Turn right
141 ft
·
13 sec
19
Turn right
102 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn right onto Wick Road
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wick Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Taylor, 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
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 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 | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
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
Taylor, MI
Morning in Taylor on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
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
48m 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 Taylor, MI covers 40.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Downhill Lane, Dressler Lane, South Livernois Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.28 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.
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester Hills, MI to Taylor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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