How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Acme, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Acme, MI is about 238 miles (383 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Acme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Acme.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
569 ft · 16 sec · US 31 North
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Acme.
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 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Farmington Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Acme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Acme?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 119.1 miles from Acme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Farmington Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Acme.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
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 Pinconning.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Acme. Straight-line distance: 190.38 mi (306.38 km).
#1 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acme
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 4,722 |
| Coordinates | 44.7719500, -85.5014600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acme (-85.50146, 44.77195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
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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