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

The driving distance from Milan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
45.03 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.74 mi
51.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.74 mi
Kilometers
51.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Milan
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-14T09:47
Arrive Farmington Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Milan
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Farmington Hills
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tolan Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Tolan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hurd Street

    1771 ft · 1 min · Hurd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dexter Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dexter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Carpenter Road

    1573 ft · 37 sec · Carpenter Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 North: Flint

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    2515 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 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 Milan 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
15.8 mi · 35%
M 14 East
14.9 mi · 33%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 12%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 7%
I 696
1.91 mi · 4%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 28m from Milan
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milan and Light Rain Likely near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Milan and 22.6 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Milan and Light Rain Likely near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 31.74 mi (51.08 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,927
Coordinates42.0853200, -83.6824400
Altitude214
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: Milan (-83.68244, 42.08532)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Milan and Farmington Hills. The current time is 09:47:57.

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.