How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Essexville, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Essexville, MI is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Essexville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Essexville.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City
1967 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North Trumbull Street
2949 ft · 59 sec · North Trumbull Street
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Continue on Harry S Truman Parkway
119 m · 8 sec · Harry S Truman Parkway
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Turn right onto Woodside Avenue
1867 ft · 54 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on North Water Street
1523 ft · 45 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Essexville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Essexville?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 53.9 miles from Essexville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Essexville. Straight-line distance: 81.52 mi (131.2 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 Essexville
City in Bay County in the U.
| Population | 3,244 |
| Coordinates | 43.6153000, -83.8419200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essexville (-83.84192, 43.6153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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