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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Bagley, MI is about 456.3 miles (734.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.25 mi
08h 27m
Flight
297.23 mi
478.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.23 mi
Kilometers
478.35 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.25 mi
Kilometers
734.26 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagley
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-16T04:18
Arrive Bagley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
227.9 mi
04h 13m
To Bagley
228.3 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ludington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 2 & 41

    30.9 mi · 40 min · US 2 & 41

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 41

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
261 mi · 57%
US-2 West
135 mi · 30%
US 2 & 41
30.9 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 4%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
North Lincoln Road
1.97 mi
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.1 mi
297.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
04h 13m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bagley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 456.3 miles (734.3 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 228.3 miles from Bagley.

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

The direct path is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.71 one way or $121.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Farmington Hills and Bagley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bagley.

Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt

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

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

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Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Bagley. Straight-line distance: 297.23 mi (478.35 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 Bagley

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population6,070
Coordinates45.5513600, -87.5756800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Bagley (-87.57568, 45.55136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.94 L · about $60.71
Round trip
$121.43
32.2 gal · 121.88 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.71 $121.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.47 $136.95
Premium $4.65 $74.93 $149.86
Diesel $5.30 $85.39 $170.79

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Farmington Hills, MI and Bagley, MI. The current time in Farmington Hills is 04:18:50, although it is 03:18:50 in Bagley.

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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.