How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Cedar Springs, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Cedar Springs, MI is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.19 mi
02h 51m
Flight
121.36 mi
195.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.36 mi
Kilometers
195.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.19 mi
Kilometers
243.32 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-11T04:26
Arrive Cedar Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Farmington Hills
75.5 mi
01h 25m
To Cedar Springs
75.7 mi
01h 25m

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
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Cedar Springs.

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Northland Drive Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Northland Drive Northeast

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street Northeast

    41 m · 11 sec · West Cherry Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
77.2 mi · 51%
I 96 West
52.9 mi · 35%
Northland Drive Northeast
7.7 mi · 5%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.69 mi · 4%
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
4.06 mi · 3%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 25m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Cedar Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Cedar Springs?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 75.7 miles from Cedar Springs.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Cedar Springs. Straight-line distance: 121.36 mi (195.31 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Cedar Springs

#2 Cedar Springs

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,743
Coordinates43.2233600, -85.5514200
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Cedar Springs (-85.55142, 43.22336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 Cedar Springs. The current time is 04:26:02.

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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.