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

The driving distance from Walker, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
145.21 mi
02h 12m
Flight
126.45 mi
203.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.45 mi
Kilometers
203.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.21 mi
Kilometers
233.7 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 10, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Walker
Wed, Jun 10, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-06-10T12:41
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 10, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Walker
72.5 mi
01h 06m
To Farmington Hills
72.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest

    32 m · 11 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest

    1313 ft · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

    147 m · 11 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walker 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
137 mi · 94%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
Kinney Avenue Northwest
1.01 mi · 1%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Orchard Lake Road
0.67 mi
3 Mile Road Northwest
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 06m from Walker
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walker and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Walker to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Walker and 72.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walker and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 126.45 mi (203.5 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population25,265
Coordinates43.0014100, -85.7680900
Altitude228
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: (-85.768069, 43.00136)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Walker and Farmington Hills. The current time is 12:41:47.

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.