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

The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
30.12 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.03 mi
35.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.03 mi
Kilometers
35.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.12 mi
Kilometers
48.48 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, May 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Wyandotte
Sat, May 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandotte
2026-05-23T03:09
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, May 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wyandotte
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 Wyandotte
15 mi
00h 20m
To Farmington Hills
15.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Biddle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Biddle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jefferson Avenue

    2590 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Southfield Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 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 Wyandotte 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 46%
Southfield Road
4.21 mi · 14%
John C Lodge Freeway
3.85 mi · 13%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.32 mi · 11%
Biddle Avenue
1.44 mi · 5%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Continue on Southfield Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 20m from Wyandotte
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 15 miles from Wyandotte and 15.1 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 km).

Wyandotte

#1 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population25,156
Coordinates42.2142100, -83.1499200
Altitude177
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: Biddle Avenue (-83.14996, 42.214206)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wyandotte and Farmington Hills. The current time is 03:09:40.

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.