How far is Iron Mountain, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Iron Mountain, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 475.3 miles (765 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iron Mountain and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iron Mountain and Farmington Hills.
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Start on East Ludington Street
35 m · 7 sec · East Ludington Street
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Turn right onto South Stephenson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141
5.2 mi · 6 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on Murray Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue
20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue
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Continue straight
22 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iron Mountain and Farmington Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 475.3 miles (765 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.4 miles from Iron Mountain and 237.9 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.24 one way or $126.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Iron Mountain and Farmington Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Iron Mountain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iron Mountain and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 327.18 mi (526.55 km).
#1 Iron Mountain
City in Dickinson County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,268 |
| Coordinates | 45.8202300, -88.0659600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.24 | $126.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.32 | $142.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $78.05 | $156.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.95 | $177.90 |
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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