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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Blissfield, MI is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
74.44 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.5 mi
82.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.44 mi
Kilometers
119.8 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Blissfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Saline
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
37.2 mi
00h 43m
To Blissfield
37.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 223: Blissfield, Adrian

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Adrian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
37.3 mi · 50%
M 14
14.8 mi · 20%
US 223
9.87 mi · 13%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 8%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 4%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saline
00h 43m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Blissfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 37.2 miles from Blissfield.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saline

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

14 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

47 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

50 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

52 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Blissfield. Straight-line distance: 51.5 mi (82.88 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Blissfield

City in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,248
Coordinates41.8325500, -83.8624400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Blissfield (-83.86244, 41.83255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Blissfield. The current time is 05:16:53.

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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.