Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Wayne, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Wayne, MI
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Trip Overview
Rochester Hills to Wayne is 44.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway and South Telegraph Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local drive feel, with a significant portion on city roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| South Telegraph Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Michigan Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| M 59 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Wayne, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
M 59
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 40A
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
12
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
14
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn sharp left onto US 24
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
24
Merge onto I 275; I 96
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto Newberry Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Newberry Street
28
Arrive at destination
Newberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Rochester Hills, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
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 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
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 22
Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Wayne, MI
Late night in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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 1m 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 leans towards a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through sections of the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, South Telegraph Road, and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different road types.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 5.5 miles in.
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 44.3 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: 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.
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 Wayne, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and Ypsilanti.
M 10 North: Lansing
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Northwestern Highway
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Toledo
27.1 mi in
|
~39m
Ypsilanti
40.7 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 13.3 miles on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Wayne, 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: 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 Wayne, 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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