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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23.8 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Rochester Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick commute or connection between Farmington Hills and Rochester Hills, you are looking at a 23.8-mile trip that typically takes about 38 minutes. This short journey is easily accomplished in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a long-haul excursion. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is a very economical drive that stays entirely within the Midwest region of Michigan. You will primarily navigate via Telegraph Road, West 12 Mile Road, and M 59. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics, making it a straightforward drive for any schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Telegraph Road 7.3 mi 11m
West 12 Mile Road 4.7 mi 8m
M 59 2.8 mi 2m
East Square Lake Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Square Lake Road 1.2 mi 1m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 1.1 mi 1m
West Hamlin Road 1 mi 2m
Farmington Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Telegraph Road — 7.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.

1

Start on Farmington Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · West 12 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto US 24

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

129 ft · 12 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Turn sharp left onto US 24

7.2 mi · 11 min · Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS

450 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto US 24 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 75

1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto M 59

2.8 mi · 2 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 44 Toward Crooks Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto Crooks Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
16

Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road

214 ft · 4 sec · South Livernois Road
17

Continue on South Livernois Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
18

Turn right onto Dressler Lane

196 ft · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
19

Turn left onto Downhill Lane

378 ft · 21 sec · Downhill Lane
20

Turn left onto Dickson Lane

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
21

Arrive at destination

Dickson Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 24 / Telegraph Road

Turn sharp left onto US 24 / Telegraph Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
15.9 mi into trip | ~26m 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
17.8 mi into trip | ~28m 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
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Crooks Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 44 Toward Crooks Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.72 one way

$7.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.09 $8.17
premium $4.89 $4.58 $9.16
diesel $5.61 $5.25 $10.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Farmington Hills, MI

Morning in Farmington Hills on Tuesday

Local time

8:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 9 to 13 mph 79% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:45AM EDT until April 18 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 12:42AM EDT until April 18 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Rochester Hills, MI

Morning in Rochester Hills on Tuesday

Local time

8:37 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

11 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 23.8-mile stretch. Only 8% of your journey will take place on highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 7.3-mile segment on Telegraph Road. Because the route is composed of many turns, you should stay alert behind the wheel as the road transitions between these specific thoroughfares. It is a practical, functional drive that requires constant engagement with local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous pacing of a long highway haul.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Telegraph Road.

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 around 5.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.

M 59 East: Utica

17.8 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in Farmington Hills, MI

Full guide →

Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m 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 7.3 miles on Telegraph Road. 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: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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