How far is Walters, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Walters, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walters and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walters and Farmington Hills.
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Start on North Eston Road
32 m · 6 sec · North Eston Road
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Turn right onto Clarkston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Clintonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walton Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
3156 ft · 1 min · Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway
2598 ft · 53 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto North Telegraph Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right
1038 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Orchard Lake Road
3090 ft · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Middlebelt Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middlebelt Road
29 m · 2 sec · Middlebelt Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
3 mi · 5 min · Middlebelt Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn left 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 Walters 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.
Middlebelt Road
Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
4.86 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Cloudy leaving Walters and Chance Light Rain near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walters to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Sylvan Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Walters and 11 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Walters and Chance Light Rain near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Sylvan Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylvan Lake.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walters and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).
#1 Walters
Walters is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7639200, -83.3413300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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