How far is Battle Creek, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
108.96 mi
01h 45m
Flight
92.62 mi
149.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.96 mi
Kilometers
175.35 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Return by in Battle Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Creek
2026-04-15T13:02
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Village in Michigan, United States

From Battle Creek
53.6 mi
00h 52m
To Farmington Hills
55.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    152 m · 30 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  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 Battle Creek 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 62%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 16%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 3%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 52m from Battle Creek
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Battle Creek and 55.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.05 km).

Battle Creek

#1 Battle Creek

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population50,799
Coordinates42.3173000, -85.1781600
Altitude255
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: (-85.178072, 42.317273)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Creek and Farmington Hills. The current time is 13:02:34.

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.