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

The driving distance from Wayland, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.54 mi
02h 44m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.06 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Wayland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayland
2026-04-23T09:55
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Wayland
74.1 mi
01h 22m
To Farmington Hills
74.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Superior Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Superior Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    792 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 6: Lansing, Holland

    2153 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayland 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 45%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 34%
US 131 North
11.3 mi · 8%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
10.3 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 22m from Wayland
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wayland and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Wayland and 74.4 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayland and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayland and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Wayland

#1 Wayland

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,473
Coordinates42.6739200, -85.6447400
Altitude235
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: Wayland (-85.64474, 42.67392)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayland and Farmington Hills. The current time is 09:55:31.

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.