Origin
Ypsilanti, MI
Late night in Ypsilanti on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ypsilanti, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ypsilanti, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 275, Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 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
25.6 miles from Ypsilanti, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 22.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696: Port Huron
7
32 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ypsilanti, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron and M 59 East: Utica.
M 5 East
22.8 mi in
|
~29m
M 5 North: Port Huron
22.8 mi in
|
~29m
M 59 East: Utica
45.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 13 mi | 13m |
| Telegraph Road | 8 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| US 12 BUS | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| M 59 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on US 12 BUS; M 17
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 12 BUS; M 17
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto US 12 BUS
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 12 BUS
Toward US 12 EAST: Canton
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
5
Merge onto I 275
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 696
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 24
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto M 59
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
23
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
24
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
25
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
26
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
27
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
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 25.6 miles from Ypsilanti, MI, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 11 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ypsilanti, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ypsilanti, MI
This is one driving day of about 51.1 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Ypsilanti, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 275 for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Ypsilanti, MI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Ypsilanti, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Rochester Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Ypsilanti, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, Telegraph Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Ypsilanti, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.99 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 51.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ypsilanti, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron and M 59 East: Utica.
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