How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Spencer, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Spencer, MI is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Spencer.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Federal Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road
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Turn left onto West Fletcher Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast
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Continue on West Sharon Road
2019 ft · 42 sec · West Sharon Road
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Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast
2159 ft · 59 sec · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sharon Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast
2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Golden Road Southeast
38 m · 5 sec · Golden Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golden Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Spencer?
The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 106.7 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 172.51 mi (277.62 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 Spencer
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 44.6414000, -85.1147700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-85.11477, 44.6414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
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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