How far is Michigan Center, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Michigan Center, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.95 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.54 mi
82.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.54 mi
Kilometers
82.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.95 mi
Kilometers
109.35 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Michigan Center
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Michigan Center
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Michigan Center
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Michigan Center
33.9 mi
00h 39m
To Farmington Hills
34.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Michigan Center and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Page Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Page Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    791 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 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 Michigan Center 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 43%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 26%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 8%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
Page Avenue
3.85 mi · 6%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 5%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 39m from Michigan Center
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Michigan Center and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Michigan Center to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Michigan Center and 34.1 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Michigan Center and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Michigan Center and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 km).

Michigan Center

#1 Michigan Center

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates42.2330900, -84.3271800
Altitude288
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: Michigan Center (-84.32718, 42.23309)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Michigan Center and Farmington Hills. The current time is 00:30:57.

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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.