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

The driving distance from Riley, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
90.88 mi
01h 47m
Flight
72.54 mi
116.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.54 mi
Kilometers
116.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.25 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Riley
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riley
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riley
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
Webberville
MI

City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Riley
45.4 mi
00h 53m
To Farmington Hills
45.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jason Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West Jason Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Francis Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · South Francis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand River Avenue

    2163 ft · 41 sec · West Grand River Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Ft Wayne, Detroit

    2115 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 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 Riley and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 74%
South Francis Road
9.08 mi · 10%
I 69 South
6.39 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 6%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
West Jason Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webberville
00h 53m from Riley
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riley and 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 Riley to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Riley and 45.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Riley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Webberville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

27 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riley and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 72.54 mi (116.74 km).

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#1 Riley

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

Population3,272
Coordinates42.9150300, -84.6805400
Altitude229
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: Riley (-84.68054, 42.91503)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Riley and Farmington Hills. The current time is 01:02:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.