How far is Chesterfield, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Kuchenmeister Street
23 m · 9 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
2984 ft · 1 min · 21 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Ford Freeway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
1647 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Chesterfield 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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Chesterfield and 20.1 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chesterfield and Partly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Center Line
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 Center Line.
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.03 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 46,659 |
| Coordinates | 42.6628100, -82.8424200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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