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

The driving distance from Menominee, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 477.7 miles (768.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
477.69 mi
08h 53m
Flight
278.29 mi
447.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.29 mi
Kilometers
447.86 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
477.69 mi
Kilometers
768.77 km
Drive Time
08h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Menominee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menominee
2026-04-17T14:31
Arrive Farmington Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 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
6:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menominee
8:00 PM CDT
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
Wolverine
MI

Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America

From Menominee
238.7 mi
04h 26m
To Farmington Hills
239 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Shore Drive

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35

    46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  7. 7

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  8. 8

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menominee 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 28%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 20%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 19%
North Shore Drive
54.3 mi · 11%
US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 10%
US 23
30.9 mi · 6%
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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+199.4 mi
278.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine
04h 26m from Menominee
Leave By
6:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Menominee and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 477.7 miles (768.8 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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?

Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.7 miles from Menominee and 239 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 199.4 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 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 $63.58 one way or $127.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Menominee and Farmington Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Menominee and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

24 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

25 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

30 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menominee and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 278.29 mi (447.86 km).

Menominee

#1 Menominee

City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States

Population3,311
Coordinates45.1077600, -87.6142700
Altitude181
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: Menominee (-87.61427, 45.10776)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 769 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.86 gal
63.81 L · about $63.58
Round trip
$127.16
33.72 gal · 127.62 L
Estimated CO2
149.8 kg one way
Round trip: 299.7 kg / 661 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.58 $127.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.71 $143.41
Premium $4.65 $78.47 $156.93
Diesel $5.30 $89.43 $178.85

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Menominee, MI and Farmington Hills, MI. The current time in Menominee is 14:31:49, although it is 15:31:49 in Farmington Hills.

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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.