How far is Benton Heights, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Benton Heights, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.05 mi
03h 16m
Flight
156.74 mi
252.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.74 mi
Kilometers
252.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.05 mi
Kilometers
283.32 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Benton Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton Heights
2026-04-11T04:26
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Benton Heights
87.8 mi
01h 38m
To Farmington Hills
88.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton Heights and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Arrow Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Red Arrow Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I-94 EAST: Detroit

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 94: Detroit

    136.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 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 Benton Heights 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 78%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 10%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 2%
Red Arrow Highway
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Merge slight left onto I 94: Detroit

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Benton Heights
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Benton Heights and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton Heights to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Benton Heights and 88.2 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton Heights and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton Heights and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 156.74 mi (252.25 km).

Benton Heights

#1 Benton Heights

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population4,084
Coordinates42.1311500, -86.4072400
Altitude193
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: Benton Heights (-86.40724, 42.13115)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton Heights and Farmington Hills. The current time is 04:26:02.

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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.