How far is Saint Clair, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Saint Clair, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
61.62 mi
01h 03m
Flight
50.87 mi
81.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.17 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Mount Clemens
MI

City in Michigan

From Saint Clair
30.8 mi
00h 31m
To Farmington Hills
30.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    63 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · South Riverside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    1279 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fred W. Moore Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Fred W. Moore Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
27.7 mi · 45%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 38%
Fred W. Moore Highway
7.34 mi · 12%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Orchard Lake Road
0.91 mi · 1%
I 696 West
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Clemens
00h 31m from Saint Clair
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Mount Clemens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Saint Clair and 30.8 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Clemens

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Clemens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Clemens.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

26 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

30 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.87 km).

Saint Clair

#1 Saint Clair

County in Michigan, United States

Population7,079
Coordinates42.8208700, -82.4860200
Altitude178
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: (-82.486031, 42.820796)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Clair and Farmington Hills. The current time is 23:08:21.

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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.