How far is South Monroe, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from South Monroe, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
49.77 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.78 mi
65.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.78 mi
Kilometers
65.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.77 mi
Kilometers
80.1 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
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in South Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Monroe
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 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
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Monroe
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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From South Monroe
24.9 mi
00h 31m
To Farmington Hills
24.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Monroe and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    672 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Monroe 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
33.2 mi · 67%
South Monroe Street
5.52 mi · 11%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 7%
North Telegraph Road
2.93 mi · 6%
I 696
1.91 mi · 4%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 31m from South Monroe
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Monroe 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 South Monroe to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 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?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from South Monroe and 24.9 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around South Monroe and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Monroe and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.78 mi (65.63 km).

South Monroe

#1 South Monroe

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population6,433
Coordinates41.8958800, -83.4177100
Altitude182
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: South Monroe (-83.41771, 41.89588)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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

There is no time difference between South Monroe and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:02:53.

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.