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

The driving distance from Ypsilanti, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
29.82 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.72 mi
33.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.72 mi
Kilometers
33.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ypsilanti
Thu, Apr 16, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ypsilanti
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ypsilanti
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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Ypsilanti
14.9 mi
00h 18m
To Farmington Hills
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Michigan Avenue

    130 m · 20 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 12 EAST: Canton

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1421 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    13 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  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

    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 Ypsilanti 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
13.3 mi · 44%
US 12 EAST
5.06 mi · 17%
West Michigan Avenue
4.47 mi · 15%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 11%
I 696
1.91 mi · 6%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight right

13 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 18m from Ypsilanti
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ypsilanti and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Ypsilanti to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Ypsilanti and 14.9 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ypsilanti and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 km).

Ypsilanti

#1 Ypsilanti

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population19,940
Coordinates42.2411500, -83.6129900
Altitude219
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: West Michigan Avenue (-83.612988, 42.24108)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ypsilanti and Farmington Hills. The current time is 23:12:50.

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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.