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

The driving distance from Attica, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
56.72 mi
01h 23m
Flight
39.15 mi
63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Attica
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
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
Lake Orion
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Attica
28.3 mi
00h 41m
To Farmington Hills
28.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Williams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lake Pleasant Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 69 West: Flint

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    2203 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Lapeer Road

    14.2 mi · 20 min · South Lapeer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    9.7 mi · 16 min · South Lapeer Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway

    777 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1111 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

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

    2442 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 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 Attica 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lapeer Road
24 mi · 42%
I 69 West
7.91 mi · 14%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 14%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.72 mi · 7%
I 75 South
3.12 mi · 5%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Lapeer Road

Turn left onto South Lapeer Road

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Orion
00h 41m from Attica
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lake Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Attica and 28.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Orion

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 Lake Orion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Orion.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

27 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Attica

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,719
Coordinates43.0303100, -83.1660500
Altitude273
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: Attica (-83.16605, 43.03031)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.54 $15.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.51 $17.01
Premium $4.65 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $5.30 $10.61 $21.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:29:36.

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.