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

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.46 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.76 mi
28.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.46 mi
Kilometers
53.85 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Tue, May 5, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-05-05T05:02
Arrive Farmington Hills
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Taylor
10.4 mi
00h 17m
To Farmington Hills
23 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Point Street

    657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baske Street

    144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    726 ft · 25 sec · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Grand River Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Grand River Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand River Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 39%
Grand River Avenue
4.56 mi · 14%
Farmington Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Orchard Lake Road
0.96 mi · 3%
West 10 Mile Road
0.89 mi · 3%
West Point Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Turn right onto Telegraph Road

9.83 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 17m from Taylor
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Taylor and 23 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 17.76 mi (28.58 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
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: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:02:14.

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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.