How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72.04 mi
115.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.04 mi
Kilometers
115.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.51 mi
Kilometers
132.79 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Farmington Hills
41.2 mi
00h 46m
To Grand Ledge
41.3 mi
00h 46m

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
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Grand Ledge.

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    52.7 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 43 WEST: Grand Ledge

    1545 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Saginaw Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Saginaw Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Clinton Street

    2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
75.1 mi · 91%
West Saginaw Highway
3.66 mi · 4%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Farmington Road
0.92 mi · 1%
I 696 West
0.52 mi · 1%
East Jefferson Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

52.7 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
00h 46m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Grand Ledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Grand Ledge?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 41.3 miles from Grand Ledge.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 72.04 mi (115.93 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Grand Ledge

#2 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Grand Ledge (-84.74638, 42.75337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 Grand Ledge. The current time is 23:02:47.

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.