How far is Rockwood, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Rockwood, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwood and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwood and Farmington Hills.
-
1
Start on Church Street
115 m · 17 sec · Church Street
-
2
Turn straight onto Burton Street
65 m · 9 sec · Burton Street
-
3
Continue on Burton Street
17 m · 7 sec · Burton Street
-
4
Turn left onto Fort Road
1802 ft · 49 sec · Fort Road
-
5
Turn right onto Huron River Drive
629 ft · 23 sec · Huron River Drive
-
6
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
2341 ft · 57 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
-
8
Continue on Fisher Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Fisher Freeway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road
2060 ft · 57 sec
-
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southfield Road
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
-
12
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
-
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
-
18
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
-
19
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
-
20
Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockwood and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rockwood and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwood to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Rockwood and 20.2 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rockwood and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).
#1 Rockwood
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,146 |
| Coordinates | 42.0708800, -83.2466000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.