Origin
Roseville, MI
Late night in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Roseville to Rochester Hills, you are looking at a quick, efficient 23.8-mile journey. Typically, you can expect to reach your destination in about 33 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate through the Midwest by utilizing the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, and Rochester Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Since the drive is quite short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Rochester Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| South Livernois Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Auburn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-696 West to I-75 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dickson Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto M 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 696 West
5
Merge onto I 696
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 North
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
9
Merge onto I 75
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Rochester Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Livernois Road
14
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
15
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
16
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
17
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
18
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Rochester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Rochester Road
Turn right onto Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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.
Destination
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between high-speed freeway travel and local road navigation. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8.7 miles while you are on the Walter P. Reuther Freeway. As you move off the main freeways and transition onto Rochester Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-volume traffic to a more standard local road experience. Expect a functional, straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 East 11 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 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 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (I-696 West to I-75 North): 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.
On the drive from Roseville, MI to Rochester Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
Flint
9.3 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Roseville, MI
Full guide →Roseville is a suburb of Detroit, located about 5 miles north.
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 33m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. 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 0.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (I-696 West to I-75 North): 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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