Origin
Dexter, MI
Morning in Dexter on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dexter, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dexter, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
Dexter, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via M 14 and Telegraph Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and a good amount of time on surface streets rather than pure highway. With a total duration under 1.5 hours, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this an easy option when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Telegraph Road | 8 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 275 | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| I 94 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Baker Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| M 59 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Baker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Baker Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Baker Road
5
Continue on Baker Road
510 ft
·
10 sec
·
Baker Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Baker Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Baker Road
7
Continue on Baker Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 94
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
11
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 96 West
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 275
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
18
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 696
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on US 24
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
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.
27
Merge onto I 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto M 59
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
33
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
34
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
35
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
36
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
37
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
38
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Dexter, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
14.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
29.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 96 West
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Rochester Hills on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
19 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
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic signals. While 29% of the journey utilizes highways like M 14 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway, much of the travel will be on arterial roads like Telegraph Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.2 miles on M 14, offering a brief period of consistent speed before transitioning back to more city-oriented driving. Be prepared for a dynamic experience where the pace can change quickly as you navigate through different types of terrain and traffic.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on M 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 32 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: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dexter, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron - among others.
M 14: Plymouth
7 mi in
|
~9m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
11.7 mi in
|
~15m
|
via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
14.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via M 14
Livonia
14.1 mi in
|
~17m
|
via M 14
M 5 East
35.1 mi in
|
~40m
M 5 North: Port Huron
35.1 mi in
|
~40m
M 59 East: Utica
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on M 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rochester Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester Hills, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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