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Trip from Ypsilanti, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

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

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Ypsilanti, MI

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 29.8-mile drive from Ypsilanti to Farmington Hills, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a highway share of about 70%, you'll primarily be on I-275 and US 12 BUS, offering a focused travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, which is quite economical. Since both locations are within the Midwest, you won't encounter significant regional shifts, keeping the journey consistent. This route is ideal for a quick relocation or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 275 13 mi 13m
US 12 BUS 5.1 mi 7m
West Michigan Avenue 4.5 mi 7m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
West 11 Mile Road 1 mi 2m
Orchard Lake Road 0.7 mi 1m
Farmington Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 275 — 13 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 12 BUS; M 17

427 ft · 19 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 12 BUS; M 17

4.4 mi · 7 min · West Michigan Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto US 12 BUS

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 12 BUS
Toward US 12 EAST: Canton Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
5

Merge onto I 275

13 mi · 13 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
8

Keep slight right at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 696

2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto Farmington Road

443 ft · 9 sec · Farmington Road
14

Arrive at destination

Farmington Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.8 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
22.8 mi into trip | ~29m 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
23.6 mi into trip | ~31m 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
27.6 mi into trip | ~36m 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
6
28.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | Orchard Lake Road

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
28.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | West 11 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.66 one way

$9.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.12 $10.23
premium $4.89 $5.73 $11.47
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ypsilanti, MI

Late night in Ypsilanti on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 14 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Late night in Farmington Hills on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

7 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

41m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with approximately 70% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I-275. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles on I-275, allowing for steady progress. The route transitions from West Michigan Avenue to the interstate, providing a mix of urban access and efficient highway travel. While primarily a driving-focused experience, the shift between local and highway roads offers a slight change in pace as you progress towards Farmington Hills.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 275.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and US 12 BUS. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 12 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ypsilanti, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.

M 5 East

22.8 mi in | ~29m

M 5 North: Port Huron

22.8 mi in | ~29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 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 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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