Origin
Cohoctah, MI
Morning in Cohoctah on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohoctah, 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
58m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cohoctah, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Cohoctah to Farmington Hills, you are in for a straightforward, 46.1-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This is a quick, one-day trip that requires no overnight stops, making it ideal for a direct commute or a short visit. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the entire drive. Since you are traveling entirely within the Midwest, the transition between these Michigan locations is seamless and familiar. It is a highly practical route for those who prioritize efficiency over sightseeing, as it is designed for speed and convenience rather than leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 26.1 mi | 27m |
| Oak Grove Road | 10 mi | 13m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Cohoctah Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 26.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohoctah, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on West Cohoctah Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Cohoctah Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Grove Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Grove Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Oak Grove Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Oak Grove Road
4
Continue on North Michigan Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinckney Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 96
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 696
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
13
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 23.1 miles from Cohoctah, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Oak Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto Oak Grove Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Farmington Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills
6
44.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Orchard Lake Road
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
45 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
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
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
23 mi in
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
22 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
58m 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?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major arteries, with 67% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of local connectors like Oak Grove Road before merging onto the Walter P. Reuther Freeway and I-96. The most significant portion of your travel is a 26.1-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-96, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. Expect a transition from the quieter, rural feel of Cohoctah to the more structured environment of the highway system. Behind the wheel, the experience is consistent and predictable, perfect for drivers who prefer a steady flow of traffic over winding backroads.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Oak Grove Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near Oak Grove Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 46.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.8 miles (Oak Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Cohoctah, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
39 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 696
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.8 miles (Oak Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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