How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Oak Park, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Oak Park, MI is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
112.64 mi
02h 10m
Flight
96.28 mi
154.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.28 mi
Kilometers
154.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.64 mi
Kilometers
181.28 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
56.2 mi
01h 05m
To Oak Park
56.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Oak Park.

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    4 mi · 8 min · West Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wellington Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Wellington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wellington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 59%
M 14
22.5 mi · 20%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 4%
West Michigan Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 05m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Oak Park?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 56.4 miles from Oak Park.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.94 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Oak Park

#2 Oak Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population29,293
Coordinates42.3583700, -85.2569400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Oak Park (-85.25694, 42.35837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Oak Park. The current time is 09:45:50.

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.