How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Alamo, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Alamo, MI is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.41 mi
02h 40m
Flight
119.1 mi
191.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.41 mi
Kilometers
227.57 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-11T12:37
Arrive Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
70.5 mi
01h 20m
To Alamo
70.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2763 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Alamo

    1975 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West D Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West D Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Alamo.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
89.9 mi · 64%
M 14
22.5 mi · 16%
North Park Street
8.81 mi · 6%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 4%
West D Avenue
2.77 mi · 2%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

89.9 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 20m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Alamo?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 70.8 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.67 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population3,970
Coordinates42.3753100, -85.7077900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Alamo (-85.70779, 42.37531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 Farmington Hills and Alamo. The current time is 12:37:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.