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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Fraser, MI is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
26.85 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.1 mi
35.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.1 mi
Kilometers
35.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.85 mi
Kilometers
43.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fraser
Mon, May 4, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Mon, May 4, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-05-04T20:24
Arrive Fraser
Mon, May 4, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Pleasant Ridge
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Farmington Hills
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Fraser
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    135 m · 17 sec · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    568 ft · 13 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Orchard Lake Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit

    2354 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Groesbeck Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Utica Road

    2932 ft · 1 min · Utica Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Garfield Road

    2256 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.32 mi · 31%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 25%
Groesbeck Highway
2.55 mi · 10%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 9%
East Heights Drive
1.45 mi · 5%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 10 Mile Road

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

6.63 mi · 00h 13m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Ridge
00h 22m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fraser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 13.4 miles from Fraser.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fraser.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

2 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

9 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.57 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Fraser

#2 Fraser

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates42.5392000, -82.9493700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Fraser (-82.94937, 42.5392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Fraser. The current time is 20:24:16.

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.