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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Conway, MI is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.74 mi
04h 44m
Flight
215.66 mi
347.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.66 mi
Kilometers
347.07 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.74 mi
Kilometers
426.06 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sterling
MI

Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Farmington Hills
132.4 mi
02h 22m
To Conway
132.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian River

    1788 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto M-68

    3129 ft · 1 min · M-68

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Straits Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto M-68

    8.7 mi · 13 min · M-68

  16. 16

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2725 ft · 53 sec · Chicago Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Burr Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Conway Road

    606 ft · 23 sec · West Conway Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Heydey Street

    75 m · 11 sec · Heydey Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Heydey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
226 mi · 85%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 7%
M-68
9.34 mi · 4%
Burr Avenue
5.06 mi · 2%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi
Farmington Road
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

83 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
02h 22m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 132.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

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Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
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Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
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Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Conway. Straight-line distance: 215.66 mi (347.07 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 Conway

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Population3,616
Coordinates45.4166800, -84.8669900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Conway (-84.86699, 45.41668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.36 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.68 gal · 70.72 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.72 $79.45
Premium $4.65 $43.47 $86.94
Diesel $5.30 $49.54 $99.08

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 Conway. The current time is 23:23:54.

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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.