Origin
Romulus, MI
Morning in Romulus on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Romulus, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romulus, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
Romulus, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is 27.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I-275 and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Michigan's Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused drive that gets you to your destination efficiently. With no planned stops, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick and direct journey, making it a convenient option for local travel or a short leg of a larger road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Goddard Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wayne Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Farmington Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romulus, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Shook Road
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shook Road
3
Turn left onto Goddard Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goddard Road
4
Turn left onto Wayne Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wayne Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 94
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 194A-B
Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 194B
Toward I 275 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 696
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
18
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 275: Toledo, 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 194A-B
Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194B
Toward I 275 North: Flint
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
20 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
36m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on major freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-275, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.2 miles. The route transitions from I-275 onto the Walter P Reuther Freeway before concluding on West 11 Mile Road. While largely a freeway experience, the final segment on local roads provides a slight change of pace as you approach Farmington Hills.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Romulus, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
Flint
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
M 5 East
20.4 mi in
|
~24m
M 5 North: Port Huron
20.4 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Romulus, MI
Full guide →Romulus is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit and the place where Detroit Metro Airport (DTW IATA) is located.
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 36m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 275. 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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