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

The driving distance from Riverview, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
178.81 mi
02h 43m
Flight
132.88 mi
213.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.88 mi
Kilometers
213.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.81 mi
Kilometers
287.77 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Riverview
Wed, Jun 3, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverview
2026-06-03T03:10
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverview
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Riverview
88.1 mi
01h 21m
To Farmington Hills
90.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Croton Hardy Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Croton Hardy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    128 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East 72nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · South Cypress Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 22 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · 22 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2337 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

    1009 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverview 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
132 mi · 74%
US 131 South
21.1 mi · 12%
South Cypress Avenue
8.71 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
22 Mile Road
3.94 mi · 2%
Croton Hardy Drive
1.18 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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 21m from Riverview
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverview 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 Riverview to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Riverview and 90.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 132.88 mi (213.85 km).

Riverview

#1 Riverview

City in Michigan, USA

Population11,968
Coordinates43.4480800, -85.6525500
Altitude226
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: Croton Hardy Drive (-85.652512, 43.44799)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverview and Farmington Hills. The current time is 03:10:33.

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.