How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Ray, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Ray, MI is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Ray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Ray.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto East Chicago Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto North Edon Road
8 mi · 11 min · North Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bell Street
2573 ft · 1 min · West Bell Street
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Continue on West Camden Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Camden Road
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Continue on East 750 North
2241 ft · 51 sec · East 750 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East
2370 ft · 1 min · North 925 East
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Turn right onto East 700 North
3039 ft · 1 min · East 700 North
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East 750 North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 750 North
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Continue on Ray - Clear Lake Road
1 km · 2 min · Ray - Clear Lake Road
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Turn right onto North 630 East
2016 ft · 55 sec · North 630 East
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Turn straight onto Main
115 m · 17 sec · Main
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Ray.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Ray?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 61.7 miles from Ray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ray.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center
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 Michigan Center.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Ray. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.33 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 Ray
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
| Population | 4,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.7597700, -84.8719000 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ray (-84.8719, 41.75977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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