Origin
Webster, MI
Morning in Webster on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Webster and Rochester Hills, expect a straightforward trip covering 57.4 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. You will primarily navigate via Jennings Road, North Territorial Road, and US 23 North to get from one point to the other. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you can anticipate a familiar regional atmosphere throughout your transit. It is an efficient connection that serves well for those who prefer to keep travel time minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| US 23 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Telegraph Road | 8 mi | 12m |
| M 59 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| North Territorial Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on Valentine Road
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
Valentine Road
2
Turn right onto Jennings Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Jennings Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Territorial Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Territorial Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Territorial Road
5
Continue on North Territorial Road
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Territorial Road
6
Enter roundabout
195 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
8
Merge onto US 23
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 60A
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on US 24
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
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.
19
Merge onto I 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto M 59
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
25
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
26
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
27
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
28
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
29
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
30
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Webster, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 60A
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
38.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Rochester Hills on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 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
19 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 17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads, which keeps the driving experience engaging and technical compared to a high-speed freeway trek. Because the route relies on local connectors, the pace remains steady without long, uninterrupted stretches of open highway. You should prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between Jennings Road and North Territorial Road. This path is ideal if you prefer staying off the major interstates while navigating the Michigan landscape.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 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 57.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Webster, MI and Rochester Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron and M 59 East: Utica.
M 5 East: Port Huron
29.3 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 696
M 59 East: Utica
51.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 96. 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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 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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