Origin
Roseville, MI
Evening in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Roseville to Rochester Hills, you are looking at a quick, efficient 23.8-mile journey. Typically, you can expect to reach your destination in about 33 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate through the Midwest by utilizing the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, and Rochester Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Since the drive is quite short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way.
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
11.9 miles from Roseville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between high-speed freeway travel and local road navigation. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8.7 miles while you are on the Walter P. Reuther Freeway. As you move off the main freeways and transition onto Rochester Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-volume traffic to a more standard local road experience. Expect a functional, straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P Reuther Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 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 early in the drive near M 3 / Gratiot Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 23.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
7
9.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I-696 West to I-75 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
15.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward Rochester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
Flint
9.3 mi in
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~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Rochester Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| South Livernois Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Auburn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-696 West to I-75 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dickson Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
5 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto M 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Gratiot Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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East 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 696 West
5
Merge onto I 696
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I-696 West to I-75 North
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
9
Merge onto I 75
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Rochester Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Livernois Road
Use the none lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
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South Livernois Road
15
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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South Livernois Road
16
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
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Dressler Lane
17
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
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Downhill Lane
18
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Dickson Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 33-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 23.8-mile distance without needing any designated rest stops, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep in mind that traffic levels on the Walter P. Reuther Freeway and North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway can fluctuate, so checking real-time conditions before you leave is a smart move. Budgeting $4 for fuel should be more than enough to cover your needs for the trip. Since you won't be stopping, ensure your vehicle is fueled up and ready to go before you pull out of Roseville to keep your travel time as efficient as possible.
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 11.9 miles from Roseville, MI, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 23.8 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.9 miles or 14m 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 Rochester Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roseville, 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 Roseville, MI
This is one driving day of about 23.8 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseville, 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 Walter P Reuther Freeway for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.9 mi from Roseville, MI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from Roseville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester Hills, MI
The final approach into Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, 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
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
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
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
33m 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 Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P Reuther Freeway, Rochester Road, North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Roseville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 23.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
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