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Trip from Grand Blanc, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown Grand Blanc, MI, MI

Grand Blanc, MI

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

This 39.4-mile drive from Grand Blanc to Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating via I-75 South, Williams Lake Road, and Haggerty Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for those looking for a practical, no-fuss transit between two points within the Midwest region of Michigan.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I-75 South 12.2 mi 13m
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
White Lake Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I-75 South — 12.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Saginaw Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Saginaw Street
2

Continue on South Saginaw Road

3.4 mi · 4 min · South Saginaw Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
4

Merge onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I-75 South
5

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.
6

Turn right onto US 24

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto White Lake Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on Nelsey Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nelsey Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Maceday Lake Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

5.0 mi · 7 min · Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
12

Turn left onto Union Lake Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Richardson Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Haggerty Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · West 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
16

Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road

10 ft · 0 sec · Farmington Road
17

Continue on Farmington Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road
18

Arrive at destination

Farmington Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Waterford, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterford, MI

20 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

Farmington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterford, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Grand Blanc, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
16.9 mi into trip | ~20m 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
17.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 24 / Dixie Highway

Turn right onto US 24 / Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | White Lake Road

Turn right onto White Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
22 mi into trip | ~29m in | Williams Lake Road

At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | Richardson Road

At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.16 one way

$12.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.89 $7.58 $15.16
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Grand Blanc, MI

Morning in Grand Blanc on Tuesday

Local time

10:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 14 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 3:43PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 3:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Morning in Farmington Hills on Tuesday

Local time

10:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 16 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 3:43PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 3:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette 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

3 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 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?

The character of this drive is a blend of highway and local roads, with 31% of the journey taking place on the highway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles on I-75 South, providing a chance to maintain a steady speed. Following this, the route transitions to surface streets like Williams Lake Road and Haggerty Road, which will require more attention to traffic signals and local speeds. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a dynamic experience, moving from faster-paced highway travel to more suburban road navigation as you approach your destination.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 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 39.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 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.

Between Grand Blanc, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport and Dixie Highway.

Oakland County International Airport

16.9 mi in | ~20m

Dixie Highway

16.9 mi in | ~20m

About the Cities

Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI

Full guide →

Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.

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 1h. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 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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