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

The driving distance from Jerome, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
87.63 mi
01h 46m
Flight
64.21 mi
103.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.21 mi
Kilometers
103.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.63 mi
Kilometers
141.03 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Jerome
43.7 mi
00h 53m
To Farmington Hills
43.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Jerome and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road North

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chicago Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 33%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 20%
East Chicago Road
5.83 mi · 7%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 6%
M 14
4.69 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 53m from Jerome
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Jerome and 43.9 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Jerome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 64.21 mi (103.33 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population4,696
Coordinates42.0269900, -84.4693900
Altitude342
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: Jerome (-84.46939, 42.02699)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Jerome and Farmington Hills. The current time is 12:24:34.

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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.