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

The driving distance from Otsego, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
149.71 mi
02h 15m
Flight
118.2 mi
190.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.71 mi
Kilometers
240.94 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Otsego
Wed, May 13, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otsego
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otsego
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Otsego
69 mi
01h 07m
To Farmington Hills
80.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 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 Otsego and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Allegan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  3. 3

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  7. 7

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 07m from Otsego
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Otsego 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 Otsego to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Otsego and 80.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Otsego and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otsego and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.23 km).

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#1 Otsego

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,923
Coordinates42.4605900, -85.6964100
Altitude216
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 Allegan Street (-85.696462, 42.460442)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Otsego and Farmington Hills. The current time is 19:41:46.

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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.