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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Clyde, MI is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
27.55 mi
00h 42m
Flight
18.24 mi
29.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.55 mi
Kilometers
44.34 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Mon, Apr 13, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Mon, Apr 13, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-13T04:56
Arrive Clyde
Mon, Apr 13, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Farmington Hills
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Clyde
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Milford

    2143 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Milford Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto General Motors Road

    1725 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Huron Street

    837 ft · 36 sec · West Huron Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Peters Road

    2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Commerce Street

    132 m · 16 sec · West Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Milford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North Milford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bishop

    142 m · 20 sec · Bishop

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bishop

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
12.9 mi · 47%
North Milford Road
6.07 mi · 22%
Milford Road
4.35 mi · 16%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Farmington Road
0.92 mi · 3%
I 696 West
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight right

8.4 mi · 00h 09m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 21m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Light Rain near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Farmington Hills and 13.8 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Farmington Hills and Chance Light Rain near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.35 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 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Clyde. The current time is 04:56:53.

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.