How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Flat Rock, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Flat Rock, MI is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298 miles (479.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Flat Rock.
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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
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Turn left onto County 426 M.5 Road
1 mi · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto County 416 20th Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · County 416 20th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Flat Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
130 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 425.3 miles (684.5 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 212.8 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298 miles (479.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.60 one way or $113.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 298.04 mi (479.65 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 Flat Rock
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 9,959 |
| Coordinates | 45.8258000, -87.1834700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-87.18347, 45.8258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $56.60 | $113.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.84 | $127.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.86 | $139.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.61 | $159.23 |
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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