How far is Walled Lake, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Walled Lake, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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City in Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walled Lake and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walled Lake and Farmington Hills.
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Start on East West Maple Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East West Maple Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 12 Mile Road
2936 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Walled Lake and Farmington Hills.
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.
West 12 Mile Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Walled Lake 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 Walled Lake to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Walled Lake and 8.4 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Walled Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Novi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novi.
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Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walled Lake and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.32 km).
#1 Walled Lake
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,080 |
| Coordinates | 42.5378100, -83.4810500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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 Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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