How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Walters, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Walters, MI is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Walters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Walters.
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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
2 mi · 4 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
3 mi · 5 min · Middlebelt Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middlebelt Road
28 m · 2 sec · Middlebelt Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Middlebelt Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn left onto Old South Telegraph Road
1551 ft · 40 sec · Old South Telegraph Road
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Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
2639 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
3156 ft · 1 min · Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walton Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Clintonville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Clintonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clarkston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto North Eston Road
32 m · 5 sec · North Eston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Eston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Walters.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Middlebelt Road
Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
4.86 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Farmington Hills and Cloudy near Walters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Walters?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sylvan Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 11.5 miles from Walters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Farmington Hills and Cloudy near Walters.
Stop Ideas Near Sylvan Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylvan Lake.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Walters. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 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 Walters
Walters is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7639200, -83.3413300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walters (-83.34133, 42.76392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.34 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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