How far is Spencer, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Spencer, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Golden Road Southeast
38 m · 11 sec · Golden Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast
2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast
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Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast
4.3 mi · 10 min · North Sharon Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sharon Road
2019 ft · 40 sec · West Sharon Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast
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Continue on West Fletcher Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road
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Turn right onto South Military Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road
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Turn left onto North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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Continue on West Federal Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Spencer and 106.6 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 172.51 mi (277.62 km).
#1 Spencer
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 44.6414000, -85.1147700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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