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

The driving distance from Algonac, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.97 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.97 mi
70.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.91 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Algonac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algonac
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Algonac
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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Algonac
29.5 mi
00h 38m
To Farmington Hills
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    102 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 33 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 23 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1560 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    12.4 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algonac 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 40%
Ford Freeway
12.4 mi · 21%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 8%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 7%
23 Mile Road
3.95 mi · 7%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 38m from Algonac
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Algonac and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Algonac and 29.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Algonac and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algonac and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.77 km).

Algonac

#1 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
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: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Algonac and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:22:10.

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.