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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Algonac, MI is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
58.74 mi
01h 26m
Flight
43.97 mi
70.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.53 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonac
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Algonac
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Farmington Hills
29.3 mi
00h 43m
To Algonac
29.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    135 m · 17 sec · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    568 ft · 13 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Orchard Lake Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit

    2354 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left

    102 m · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
11.8 mi · 20%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
11.5 mi · 20%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 11%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 8%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 7%
23 Mile Road
3.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 43m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Algonac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Farmington Hills and 29.4 miles from Algonac.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Algonac.

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.77 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Algonac

#2 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Algonac. The current time is 05:00:19.

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.