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

The driving distance from Ishpeming, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 457 miles (735.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.97 mi
08h 30m
Flight
348.07 mi
560.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.07 mi
Kilometers
560.16 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.97 mi
Kilometers
735.43 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Ishpeming
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ishpeming
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:31 PM to 4:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ishpeming
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Ishpeming
228.3 mi
04h 15m
To Farmington Hills
228.7 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 Ishpeming and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    5 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Silver Street

    1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street

    638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue

    153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rail Street

    1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  11. 11

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 30%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 21%
M-28
70.9 mi · 16%
US 23
30.9 mi · 7%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 3%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.9 mi
348.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
04h 15m from Ishpeming
Leave By
6:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 457 miles (735.4 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?

Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.3 miles from Ishpeming and 228.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.9 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 EDT. 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 $60.83 one way or $121.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt

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

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ishpeming and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 348.07 mi (560.16 km).

Ishpeming

#1 Ishpeming

City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,498
Coordinates46.4885500, -87.6676400
Altitude429
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: Ishpeming (-87.66764, 46.48855)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 735 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.13 gal
61.04 L · about $60.83
Round trip
$121.65
32.26 gal · 122.08 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.7 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.83 $121.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.60 $137.20
Premium $4.65 $75.07 $150.14
Diesel $5.30 $85.55 $171.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ishpeming and Farmington Hills. The current time is 20:20:37.

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.