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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Inkster, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Inkster, MI

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Trip Overview

Farmington Hills to Inkster is 15.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Inkster Road, Grand River Avenue, and Farmington Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, connecting two nearby communities. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a quick errand or a simple hop between towns without much planning. You'll be navigating primarily surface streets, so expect typical local traffic patterns. This route is best suited for local travelers or those needing to get between these specific points efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Inkster Road 10.1 mi 19m
Grand River Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Farmington Road 1.1 mi 2m
Orchard Lake Road 1 mi 1m
West 10 Mile Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Inkster Road — 10.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Inkster, MI.

1

Start on Farmington Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Road
2

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 10 Mile Road
3

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
4

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Inkster Road

10 mi · 19 min · Inkster Road
6

Arrive at destination

Inkster Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | West 10 Mile Road

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

4
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Orchard Lake Road

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

Navigation decision point

5
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | Grand River Avenue

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | Inkster Road

Turn right onto Inkster Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.64 $5.29
premium $4.89 $2.96 $5.93
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Farmington Hills, MI

Morning in Farmington Hills on Sunday

Local time

7:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Partly Cloudy

W 8 to 14 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:28PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Inkster, MI

Morning in Inkster on Sunday

Local time

7:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

34 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

29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features no highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 15.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Inkster Road. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for the full duration. This is typical of suburban travel, with frequent changes in speed limits and the need to be aware of local business access points.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Inkster Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near West 10 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Orchard Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Inkster, MI

Full guide →

Southern Wayne County is a region in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Inkster Road. 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 1.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Orchard Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Inkster, 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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