Origin
Burton, MI
Morning in Burton on Sunday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Burton to Farmington Hills, you are looking at a 46-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. Given the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to budget for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trek. It is a straightforward drive that serves as an efficient link between these two Michigan communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| South Center Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Center Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Center Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
5
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I-75 South
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Farmington Road
20
Continue on Farmington Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
21
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Burton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County Interna...
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 24 / Dixie Highway
Turn right onto US 24 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
White Lake Road
Turn right onto White Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Farmington Hills, MI
Morning in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short bursts of highway speed with more technical segments. About 27% of your travel occurs on main roads like I-75 South, South Center Road, and Williams Lake Road. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 12.2 miles while you are on I-75 South. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, the pace is more variable than a standard interstate commute, requiring you to stay attentive through the turns rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway grind.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (White Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport and Dixie Highway.
Oakland County International Airport
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Dixie Highway
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Farmington Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (White Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington Hills, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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