How far is Rochester, MI from Detroit, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rochester and Detroit is 24.54 miles (39.49 km).

Flight distance from Rochester, MI to Detroit, MI is 24.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rochester, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 26.9 miles (43.29 km) by car.

Driving from Rochester to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Rochester

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population 13201
GPS Coordinates 42°40'50"N 83°8'2"W
Latitude 42.6805900
Longitude -83.1338200
Altitude 229
Country United States
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#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.

Population 665369
GPS Coordinates 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W
Latitude 42.3314300
Longitude -83.0457500
Altitude 183
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rochester and Detroit

The distance between Rochester and Detroit is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Rochester and Detroit. The current time is 03:23:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.59 liters (0.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Detroit is $3.18 (diesel $4.09).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $3.18 $3.66 $4.13 $4.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Rochester 59.54 miles (96 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Rochester 159.47 miles (257 km)

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Driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Rochester 156.32 miles (252 km)

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Driving distance from Lansing, MI to Rochester 101.5 miles (163 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Rochester 35.82 miles (58 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Rochester 10.05 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Southfield, MI to Rochester 20.8 miles (33 km)

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