How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Madison Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Madison Heights, MI is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Madison Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Madison Heights.
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Start on Farmington Road
135 m · 17 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
568 ft · 13 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Continue on Orchard Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit
2354 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on West 10 Mile Road
1054 ft · 33 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto John R Road
1.1 km · 2 min · John R Road
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Turn left onto West Cowan Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Madison Heights.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Madison Heights?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 8.2 miles from Madison Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Southfield
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 Southfield.
Royal Oak station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Madison Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 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 Madison Heights
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 29,633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4858700, -83.1052000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Heights (-83.1052, 42.48587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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