Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Washington, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester Hills, MI
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Washington, MI
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Trip Overview
Rochester Hills, MI to Washington, MI is 10.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via 25 Mile Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan. Expect a straightforward local drive that’s more about navigating neighborhood streets than open highway. It's a quick trip, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. Consider this a very manageable leg of any larger Michigan road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mile Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Avon Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Dequindre Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Dyke Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wexford Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Deerhurst Lane | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| East Avon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
25 Mile Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Washington, MI.
1
Start on Dickson Lane
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dickson Lane
2
Turn left onto Deerhurst Lane
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerhurst Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Drexelgate Parkway
4
Turn right onto Wexford Way
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wexford Way
5
Continue on Wexford Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wexford Way
6
Turn right onto West Avon Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Avon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto East Avon Road
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Avon Road
8
Continue on East Avon Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Avon Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Dequindre Road
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dequindre Road
10
Continue on Dequindre Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dequindre Road
11
Turn right onto 25 Mile Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
25 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
13
Continue on Van Dyke Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Road
14
Turn left onto West Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Road
15
Arrive at destination
West Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Deerhurst Lane
Turn left onto Deerhurst Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Drexelgate Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Wexford Way
Turn right onto Wexford Way
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dequindre Road
Enter roundabout onto Dequindre Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
25 Mile Road
Turn right onto 25 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Washington, MI
Late night in Washington on Sunday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
21 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
19m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along 25 Mile Road. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like 25 Mile Road, West Avon Road, and Dequindre Road. The feel is less about covering ground quickly and more about precise navigation through suburban and semi-rural areas. Be prepared for constant adjustments rather than long, steady cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on 25 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deerhurst Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deerhurst Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Drexelgate Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Wexford Way): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on 25 Mile Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Deerhurst Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Drexelgate Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Wexford Way): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washington, 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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