How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Adrian, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Adrian, MI is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Adrian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Adrian.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Saline
1946 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
19.7 mi · 29 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Adrian Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway
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Continue on State Highway 52
2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
16 m · 2 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Adrian.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
19.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Adrian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Adrian?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 34.2 miles from Adrian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington Hills and Sunny near Adrian.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Adrian. Straight-line distance: 52.83 mi (85.02 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 Adrian
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,170 |
| Coordinates | 41.8975500, -84.0371700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adrian (-84.03717, 41.89755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
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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