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

The driving distance from Alamo, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
141.73 mi
02h 42m
Flight
119.1 mi
191.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.73 mi
Kilometers
228.09 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-11T10:54
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Alamo
70.7 mi
01h 21m
To Farmington Hills
71 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    24 m · 7 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West D Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West D Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131

    4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131

  6. 6

    Continue on North Westnedge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 32%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 32%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
BUS US-131
4.77 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 21m from Alamo
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Alamo and 71 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandstone, 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 Sandstone.

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.67 km).

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#1 Alamo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population3,970
Coordinates42.3753100, -85.7077900
Altitude238
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: Alamo (-85.70779, 42.37531)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Farmington Hills. The current time is 10:54:05.

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.