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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grattan, MI is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.59 mi
02h 33m
Flight
109.72 mi
176.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.72 mi
Kilometers
176.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.59 mi
Kilometers
213.38 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-18T11:49
Arrive Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Farmington Hills
66.2 mi
01h 16m
To Grattan
66.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville

    1894 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2181 ft · 39 sec · Nash Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  17. 17

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  19. 19

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Segwun Avenue

    73 m · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Hudson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
77.2 mi · 58%
I 96 West
31.7 mi · 24%
Lincoln Lake Avenue
9.75 mi · 7%
Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 2%
Belding Road Northeast
1.59 mi · 1%
South Hudson Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 16m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 66.4 miles from Grattan.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grattan.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Grattan. Straight-line distance: 109.72 mi (176.57 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.81
Premium $4.65 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $5.30 $24.82 $49.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Grattan. The current time is 11:49:45.

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.