How far is Carrollton, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Jackson Street
60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road
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Turn right onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn right onto Weiss Street
1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street
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Turn left onto Schaefer Street
1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street
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Continue on Hill Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto State Street
658 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp straight
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Carrollton and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Carrollton and 47.4 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Carrollton and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Fenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Fenton.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 72.83 mi (117.21 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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