This 123.1-mile journey from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I 94 and M 14, with a portion on South Edon Road, making for a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this drive through the Midwest region of Michigan is efficient for a single day's travel. You'll find this route offers a straightforward path, suitable for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive between these two Michigan locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Ray, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
34.8 mi
37m
M 14
22.2 mi
23m
South Edon Road
12.8 mi
17m
Moscow Road
11.4 mi
15m
East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
12m
I 275
5.3 mi
5m
West Chicago Road
4.6 mi
6m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
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Start on Main
379 ft·16 sec·Main
2
Continue on North 630 East
0.4 mi·1 min·North 630 East
3
At end of road, turn left onto Ray - Clear Lake Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Ray - Clear Lake Road
4
Continue on East 750 North
0.8 mi·2 min·East 750 North
5
Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Lakeview Drive
6
Continue on East 700 North
0.6 mi·1 min·East 700 North
7
At end of road, turn left onto North 925 East
0.4 mi·1 min·North 925 East
8
Turn right onto East 750 North
0.4 mi·48 sec·East 750 North
9
Continue on West Camden Road
2.0 mi·4 min·West Camden Road
10
Continue on West Bell Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Bell Street
11
Turn left onto M 49
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
12
Continue on M 49
4.9 mi·6 min·South Edon Road
13
Continue on M 49
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
14
Continue on M 49
8.0 mi·10 min·South Edon Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
4.6 mi·6 min·West Chicago Road
16
Continue on US 12
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Chicago Street
17
Continue on US 12; M 99
9.5 mi·12 min·East Chicago Road
18
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi·15 min·Moscow Road
19
Merge onto M 60
2.3 mi·3 min·Spring Arbor Road
20
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi·3 min·M-60
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
22
Merge onto I 94
35 mi·37 min·I 94
23
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 171Toward M 14: Plymouth
24
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi·2 min·M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
25
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi·16 min·M 14
Exit 42Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, LivoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: FlintUse the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 96 WestUse the straight lane.
28
Merge onto I 275
5.3 mi·5 min·I 275
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 165Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
31
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 696: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto I 696
2.9 mi·3 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward Farmington HillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
35
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
36
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft·9 sec·Farmington Road
37
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 40-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you, though avoiding peak rush hour on I 94 and M 14 is always a good idea. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $19, this trip is easy on the wallet and doesn't require extensive planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto South Edon Road, as services might be less frequent compared to the interstate. Planning for a mid-morning departure could offer a good balance between avoiding early traffic and arriving with ample daylight.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Ray, MI, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ray, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ray, MI
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ray, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 95.1 and 116.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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95.1 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
7
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 96 West
8
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
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 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.25 one way
$38.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.13
$42.26
premium
$4.89
$23.69
$47.38
diesel
$5.61
$27.18
$54.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.93
$5.91
Efficient EV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.23
$7.88
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Ray, MI
Morning
in Ray on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Farmington Hills, MI
Morning
in Farmington Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Chelsea, MI
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 40m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a mixed drive, with 35% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.8 miles on I 94, offering a chance for steady progress. The transition between the interstate sections and local roads like South Edon Road will likely provide a change in pace and scenery as you move through Michigan. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more varied conditions of secondary roads.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 95.1 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 123.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 95.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.6 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 Ray, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on I 94. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.6 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 Farmington Hills, MI before heading back.
