Buffalo Grove to Rochester Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

247.9 miles 398.9 km · straight line
309.8 miles estimated 498.6 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Rochester Hills?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Rochester Hills is 247.9 miles (398.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester Hills is located E of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 309.8 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove in Illinois and Rochester Hills in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo Grove and Rochester Hills. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo Grove to Rochester Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Rochester Hills

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Rochester Hills
42.66°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
251m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients