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

The driving distance from Allegan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
148.36 mi
02h 55m
Flight
126.26 mi
203.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.26 mi
Kilometers
203.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.36 mi
Kilometers
238.76 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Allegan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allegan
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allegan
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Allegan
74 mi
01h 27m
To Farmington Hills
74.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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 Allegan and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cedar Street

    686 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  7. 7

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  10. 10

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  11. 11

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  17. 17

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allegan 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
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
Lincoln Road
7.61 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 27m from Allegan
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Allegan 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 Allegan to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Allegan and 74.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Allegan and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allegan and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 126.26 mi (203.19 km).

Allegan

#1 Allegan

City in Michigan

Population4,749
Coordinates42.5292000, -85.8553000
Altitude199
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: Allegan (-85.8553, 42.5292)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.82 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.64 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 Allegan and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:23:55.

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.