How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Wayne, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Wayne, MI is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Wayne.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiawassee Road
1433 ft · 58 sec · Shiawassee Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1316 ft · 34 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Stark Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Wayne Road
6 mi · 11 min · Wayne Road
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Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
703 ft · 25 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Newberry Street
135 m · 19 sec · Newberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Wayne.
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.
Wayne Road
Turn left onto Wayne Road
6 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Wayne?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 7.6 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
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 Livonia.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 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 Wayne
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia
| Population | 16,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.2814300, -83.3863200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-83.38632, 42.28143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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