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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Jackson, MI is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
67.24 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.84 mi
88.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.84 mi
Kilometers
88.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.22 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sat, May 2, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, May 2, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-05-02T07:48
Arrive Jackson
Sat, May 2, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
33.6 mi
00h 40m
To Jackson
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    25.9 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 94: Sargent Rd, Jackson

    1559 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Sargent Road

    1588 ft · 33 sec · Sargent Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ann Arbor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    883 ft · 20 sec · South Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    83 m · 8 sec · East Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
25.9 mi · 39%
M 14
22.5 mi · 33%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 9%
Ann Arbor Road
3.14 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
2.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

25.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 40m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 33.7 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 54.84 mi (88.26 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Jackson

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

Population32,374
Coordinates42.2458700, -84.4013500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Jackson (-84.40135, 42.24587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Jackson. The current time is 07:48:47.

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.