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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Troy, MI is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
206.42 mi
03h 29m
Flight
159.08 mi
256.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.08 mi
Kilometers
256.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.42 mi
Kilometers
332.2 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 5, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-05-05T04:40
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:02 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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
101.8 mi
01h 44m
To Troy
104.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
77.2 mi · 37%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 29%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 44m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 104.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Troy. Straight-line distance: 159.08 mi (256.01 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Troy. The current time is 04:40:04.

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.