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

The driving distance from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
123.09 mi
02h 40m
Flight
91.55 mi
147.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.55 mi
Kilometers
147.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.09 mi
Kilometers
198.1 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ray
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray
2026-04-15T18:50
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray
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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Ray
61.5 mi
01h 20m
To Farmington Hills
61.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main

    115 m · 17 sec · Main

  2. 2

    Continue on North 630 East

    2016 ft · 1 min · North 630 East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ray - Clear Lake Road

    1 km · 2 min · Ray - Clear Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 750 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 750 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East 700 North

    3039 ft · 1 min · East 700 North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East

    2370 ft · 1 min · North 925 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 750 North

    2241 ft · 48 sec · East 750 North

  9. 9

    Continue on West Camden Road

    2 mi · 5 min · West Camden Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Bell Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · West Bell Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Edon Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Edon Road

    8 mi · 11 min · South Edon Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray 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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 29%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 14%
South Edon Road
12.8 mi · 10%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 9%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 8%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 20m from Ray
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Ray and 61.6 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.33 km).

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#1 Ray

Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA

Population4,059
Coordinates41.7597700, -84.8719000
Altitude329
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: Ray (-84.8719, 41.75977)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray and Farmington Hills. The current time is 18:50:10.

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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.