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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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 08h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on 10th Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Shore Drive
54.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Shore Drive
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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 Menominee 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menominee and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 278.29 mi (447.86 km).
#1 Menominee
City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,311 |
| Coordinates | 45.1077600, -87.6142700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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 Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 769 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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