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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Belleville, MI is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.54 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.15 mi
32.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.15 mi
Kilometers
32.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.54 mi
Kilometers
45.93 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Belleville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Farmington Hills
14.3 mi
00h 19m
To Belleville
14.3 mi
00h 19m

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
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Romulus, Willow Run Airport

    2682 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ecorse Road

    694 ft · 19 sec · Ecorse Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haggerty Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Haggerty Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Haggerty Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Huron River Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Huron River Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 54%
East Huron River Drive
2.93 mi · 10%
Haggerty Road
2.84 mi · 10%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 9%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 4%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 19m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Farmington Hills and 14.3 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Belleville

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,865
Coordinates42.2047600, -83.4852100
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Belleville (-83.48521, 42.20476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Belleville. The current time is 01:57:55.

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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.