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

The driving distance from Napoleon, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
64.5 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.73 mi
80.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Napoleon
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napoleon
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Napoleon
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 Napoleon
34 mi
00h 33m
To Farmington Hills
30.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Austin Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Austin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sharon Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto M-52

    3.7 mi · 5 min · M-52

  8. 8

    Continue on Manchester Road

    2259 ft · 35 sec · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chelsea Manchester Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Chelsea Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2515 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 27%
I 94 East
11.5 mi · 18%
Austin Road
8.38 mi · 13%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 8%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
M-52
3.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 33m from Napoleon
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Napoleon and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 34 miles from Napoleon and 30.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Napoleon and Areas Of Frost 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 Napoleon and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.04 km).

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#1 Napoleon

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population6,703
Coordinates42.1605900, -84.2460600
Altitude293
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 Street (-84.245879, 42.160589)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Napoleon and Farmington Hills. The current time is 20:04:09.

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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.