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

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
145.32 mi
02h 18m
Flight
125.88 mi
202.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.88 mi
Kilometers
202.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.32 mi
Kilometers
233.87 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Almena
Wed, Apr 29, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-29T05:10
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
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 Almena
72.7 mi
01h 09m
To Farmington Hills
72.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
106 mi · 73%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 2%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 09m from Almena
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Almena and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 72.7 miles from Almena and 72.6 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Almena and Mostly Cloudy 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 Almena and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.58 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
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: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Almena and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:10:08.

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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.