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

The driving distance from Irving, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.33 mi
02h 29m
Flight
104.76 mi
168.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.33 mi
Kilometers
195.26 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T19:10
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Irving
60.5 mi
01h 14m
To Farmington Hills
60.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McCann Road

    132 m · 14 sec · McCann Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Road

    766 ft · 34 sec · West Irving Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto McCann Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · McCann Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Woodschool Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Woodschool Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Sisson Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Sisson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Brown Road

    11 mi · 15 min · East Brown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Ledge Highway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Grand Ledge Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 43

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 43

    38 m · 5 sec · State Highway 43

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 43

    1793 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 43

  13. 13

    Continue on East Saginaw Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Saginaw Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit

    2815 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 55%
Grand Ledge Highway
15.2 mi · 12%
East Brown Road
11 mi · 9%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
East Saginaw Highway
4.12 mi · 3%
Woodschool Road
3.9 mi · 3%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 14m from Irving
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irving and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Irving and 60.8 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 104.76 mi (168.6 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,423
Coordinates42.6883700, -85.4180700
Altitude229
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: Irving (-85.41807, 42.68837)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Farmington Hills. The current time is 19:10:55.

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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.