How far is Muskegon Heights, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Muskegon Heights, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
173.05 mi
02h 37m
Flight
153.17 mi
246.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.17 mi
Kilometers
246.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.05 mi
Kilometers
278.5 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Muskegon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon Heights
2026-04-17T21:26
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon Heights
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
Eagle
MI

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

From Muskegon Heights
86.6 mi
01h 18m
To Farmington Hills
86.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
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 Muskegon Heights and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskegon Heights and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Getty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    111 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Seaway Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Seaway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
97.6 mi · 56%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 39%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
South Getty Street
1.19 mi · 1%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Seaway Drive

Continue straight

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 18m from Muskegon Heights
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Muskegon Heights and 86.4 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskegon Heights and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskegon Heights and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 153.17 mi (246.51 km).

Muskegon Heights

#1 Muskegon Heights

City in Muskegon County in the U.

Population10,688
Coordinates43.2011300, -86.2389500
Altitude191
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: East Broadway Avenue (-86.238952, 43.201002)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 Muskegon Heights and Farmington Hills. The current time is 21:26:45.

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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.