Jackson, Michigan to Rochester Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.8 miles 112.4 km · straight line
87.3 miles estimated 140.5 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Michigan from Rochester Hills?

The distance from Jackson, Michigan to Rochester Hills is 69.8 miles (112.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester Hills is located ENE of Jackson, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.3 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Michigan 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 Jackson, Michigan to Rochester Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Michigan & Rochester Hills

Quick Facts

Jackson, Michigan
42.25°N, 84.40°W
America/Detroit
284m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 356.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients