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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Unadilla, 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 6m

Distance

51.6 mi

83 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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Farmington Hills, MI

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Unadilla, MI

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Trip Overview

Farmington Hills, MI to Unadilla, MI is 51.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 96 and North Territorial Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest journey keeps you within Michigan for its entirety, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short enough trip that you can easily fit it into a single day, whether you're heading out for a specific purpose or just exploring the local area. You'll experience a mix of highway and local road driving, making it a varied but manageable route for any driver.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 15.3 mi 16m
North Territorial Road 13.5 mi 20m
US 23 10.2 mi 10m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 4.5 mi 4m
Hadley Road 4.2 mi 6m
West 12 Mile Road 1 mi 1m
Farmington Road 0.9 mi 1m
Orchard Lake Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 15.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Farmington Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 12 Mile Road
3

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

256 ft · 4 sec · Orchard Lake Road
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
5

Merge onto I 696

4.5 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 16 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 148A Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto US 23

10 mi · 10 min · US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec
Exit 49 Toward North Territorial Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road

31 ft · 1 sec · North Territorial Road
13

Continue on North Territorial Road

14 mi · 20 min · North Territorial Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Hadley Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
15

Arrive at destination

Hadley Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Whitmore Lake, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitmore Lake, MI

26 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

Northville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitmore Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Farmington Hills, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
22.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

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 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
6
22.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann...
8
23.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 148A Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
7
33.6 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward North Territorial Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward North Territorial Road
6
33.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | North Territorial Road

Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.07 one way

$16.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.86 $17.71
premium $4.89 $9.93 $19.86
diesel $5.61 $11.39 $22.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.22 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Farmington Hills, MI

Evening in Farmington Hills on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Rain Showers

W 13 to 17 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Unadilla, MI

Evening in Unadilla on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers Likely

W 16 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 6m 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 route presents a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter stretches on I 96, including a continuous 15.3-mile segment, offering a chance to make good time. The journey then transitions to roads like North Territorial Road and US 23, which provide a different feel, potentially with more local traffic and intersections. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more community-oriented road segments as you progress toward Unadilla.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Farmington Hills, MI and Unadilla, MI, road signs point toward Flint, Brighton and Ann Arbor.

Flint

22.3 mi in | ~26m

Brighton

22.5 mi in | ~26m

Ann Arbor

22.5 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 96. 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 Unadilla, 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 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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