How far is Adrian, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Adrian, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.82 mi
01h 20m
Flight
52.83 mi
85.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.83 mi
Kilometers
85.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.76 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, May 2, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Adrian
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adrian
2026-05-02T12:18
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, May 2, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adrian
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Adrian
34.4 mi
00h 40m
To Farmington Hills
34.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adrian and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adrian and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    16 m · 7 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    2515 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adrian and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
14.9 mi · 22%
State Highway 52
13.2 mi · 19%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 10%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 8%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 5%
I 696
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 40m from Adrian
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Adrian and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adrian to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Adrian and 34.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Adrian and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ypsilanti, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ypsilanti.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adrian and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 52.83 mi (85.02 km).

Adrian

#1 Adrian

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,170
Coordinates41.8975500, -84.0371700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-84.037205, 41.897461)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Adrian and Farmington Hills. The current time is 12:18:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.