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Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Troy, 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

4h 25m

Distance

216.3 mi

348 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 12m ★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m

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

Rochester Hills, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 216.3-mile drive from Rochester Hills to Troy, MI, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 25 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing US 10 and I 75. With 88% of the route on highways, this trip offers a smooth and efficient transit through the Midwest region of Michigan. The estimated fuel cost is around $34, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its manageable duration and focus on major roads, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

108.2 miles from Rochester Hills, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 106.1 mi 2h 4m
I 75 84.1 mi 1h 30m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
North Cleveland Drive 3.6 mi 8m
North Woodbridge Avenue 3 mi 4m
M 59 2.6 mi 2m
North Bingham Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dickson Lane

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Dickson Lane
2

At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

378 ft · 18 sec · Downhill Lane
3

Turn right onto Dressler Lane

196 ft · 14 sec · Dressler Lane
4

Turn left onto South Livernois Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South Livernois Road
5

Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

17 ft · 0 sec · West Hamlin Road
6

Continue on West Hamlin Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
7

Turn left onto Crooks Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Crooks Road
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto M 59

2.6 mi · 2 min · M 59
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 75

33 mi · 35 min · I 75
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

51 mi · 54 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
14

Continue on US 10

11 mi · 11 min · US 10
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 38 min · US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
16

Take the exit onto US 10

57 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
18

Turn left onto M 37

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South M 37
19

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
20

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
21

Continue on M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
22

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
23

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
24

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
25

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
26

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
27

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 216.3-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Rochester Hills to maximize your time in Troy and avoid potential midday traffic, especially on I 75. With a duration of 4 hours and 25 minutes, you'll want to plan for one fuel or rest stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on the longest stretch of 106.1 miles on US 10, as services can be more spread out on highways. The $34 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unexpected detours or a longer-than-planned break.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.2 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 48 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.2 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, MI

This is one driving day of about 216.3 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Rochester Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 106.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Midland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Midland, MI

108 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

Flint, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Midland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.2 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Battle Alley Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Holly, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12482450512

Visit website

Clare Welcome Center 634

0 mi from route

Davisburg Rest Area 908

0.1 mi from route

Dodge Road Rest Area 631

0.1 mi from route

Clarkston Rest Area 904

0.1 mi from route

Bay City Rest Area 605

0.1 mi from route

Clio Rest Area 612

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

M-81 Express Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.2 mi from route

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Downhill Lane

At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Livernois Road

Turn left onto South Livernois Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Hamlin Road

Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward M 59 West: Pontiac

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
7
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.82 one way

$67.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.13 $74.26
premium $4.89 $41.62 $83.25
diesel $5.61 $47.76 $95.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.9 0 $22.71 $10.38
Efficient EV 54.1 0 $18.93 $8.65
EV Truck/SUV 86.5 1 $30.28 $13.84

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Rochester Hills, MI

Morning in Rochester Hills on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Midland, MI

108 mi in

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

4 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

4h 25m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the mileage on major roads like US 10 and I 75. This means you'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 106.1 miles on US 10. The character of the drive is largely defined by efficient travel, minimizing stops and maximizing forward progress. While not a scenic byway, the highway infrastructure ensures a predictable and easy-to-navigate experience for most of the 4-hour-plus journey.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.1 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 216.3 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: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Hamlin Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Rochester Hills, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.

To M 115: Ludington

139.3 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 10

Cadillac

139.3 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 10

About the Cities

Arriving in Troy, MI

Full guide →

Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.

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 4h 25m. Total distance: 216.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.1 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Troy, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Hamlin Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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