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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Mayfield, MI is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.76 mi
04h 22m
Flight
182.98 mi
294.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.98 mi
Kilometers
294.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.76 mi
Kilometers
371.37 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Wed, May 13, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Wed, May 13, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Mayfield
Wed, May 13, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Farmington Hills
115.3 mi
02h 11m
To Mayfield
115.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    34.5 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward US 31 North, M 55 East

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US 131

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 131

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East M 113

    8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Voice Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Garfield Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Garfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
78.9 mi · 34%
US 10
38 mi · 16%
Cadillac Drive
34.5 mi · 15%
US 31 North
23.3 mi · 10%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 9%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
183 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
02h 11m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Farmington Hills and Light Rain near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Farmington Hills and 115.5 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Farmington Hills and Light Rain near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 182.98 mi (294.47 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 Mayfield

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population7,910
Coordinates44.6261100, -85.5286800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Mayfield (-85.52868, 44.62611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.82 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.39
16.28 gal · 61.64 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.70 $61.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.62 $69.24
Premium $4.65 $37.88 $75.77
Diesel $5.30 $43.17 $86.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Mayfield. The current time is 23:10:42.

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.