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

The driving distance from Onondaga, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
83.42 mi
01h 39m
Flight
60.47 mi
97.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.47 mi
Kilometers
97.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.42 mi
Kilometers
134.25 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Onondaga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onondaga
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onondaga
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
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Onondaga
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Farmington Hills
41.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bellevue Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Bellevue Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Onondaga Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Onondaga Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · North College Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Howell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Howell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Okemos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Okemos Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2625 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onondaga 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okemos Road
59 mi · 71%
Onondaga Road
9.54 mi · 11%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 6%
West Columbia Road
4.03 mi · 5%
West Howell Road
2.58 mi · 3%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Okemos Road

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 57m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
00h 49m from Onondaga
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Onondaga and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Onondaga and 41.8 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onondaga and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onondaga and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 60.47 mi (97.31 km).

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#1 Onondaga

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population3,247
Coordinates42.4442000, -84.5622000
Altitude274
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: Onondaga (-84.5622, 42.4442)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Onondaga and Farmington Hills. The current time is 22:08:48.

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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.