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

The driving distance from Grattan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.38 mi
02h 33m
Flight
109.72 mi
176.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.72 mi
Kilometers
176.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.38 mi
Kilometers
213.05 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Grattan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grattan
2026-04-18T10:13
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grattan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Grattan
66.1 mi
01h 16m
To Farmington Hills
66.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Belding Road Northeast

    847 ft · 28 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

    665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on North Hudson Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast

    3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

    811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff

    142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff

  10. 10

    Continue on Ware Road

    1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

    141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff

  12. 12

    Continue on Conklin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Peck Lake Road

    1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hastings Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nash Highway

    2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 51%
Nash Highway
38 mi · 29%
Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.75 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 2%
Belding Road Northeast
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 16m from Grattan
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Grattan and 66.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grattan and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 109.72 mi (176.57 km).

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#1 Grattan

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,954
Coordinates43.0842000, -85.3811300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Grattan (-85.38113, 43.0842)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grattan and Farmington Hills. The current time is 10:13:10.

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.