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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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
Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
-
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
-
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
6
Merge slight right
8.4 mi · 9 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Milford
2143 ft · 53 sec
-
8
Turn right onto Milford Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Milford Road
-
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto General Motors Road
1725 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road
-
10
Turn left onto West Huron Street
837 ft · 36 sec · West Huron Street
-
11
Continue on Peters Road
2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Commerce Street
132 m · 16 sec · West Commerce Street
-
13
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto North Milford Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Milford Road
-
15
Turn right onto Bishop
142 m · 20 sec · Bishop
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.35 km).
#1 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clyde
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.6808600, -83.6180000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.