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Trip from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

Downtown Argentine, MI, MI

Argentine, MI

Gian Tripodoro

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 45.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Glen Hatt Road, Lobdell Road, Linden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Hatt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Glen Hatt Road
Lobdell Road
Linden Road
Bennett Lake Road
White Lake Road
US 23 South
I 96 East
Walter P Reuther Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Glen Hatt Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Silver Lake Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road
2

Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Glen Hatt Road
3

Turn right onto Lobdell Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Lobdell Road
4

Turn right onto Linden Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Linden Road
5

Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Bennett Lake Road
6

Turn right onto White Lake Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · White Lake Road
7

Take the ramp right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 23 South: Ann Arbor
8

Merge slight left

17 mi · 18 min
9

Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 96 East: Detroit
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

0.6 mi · 37 sec · I 96 East: Detroit
11

Merge slight left

15 mi · 15 min
12

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

0.5 mi · 1 min · Farmington Hills
14

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
15

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
16

Turn right onto Farmington Road

443 ft · 9 sec · Farmington Road
17

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Argentine, MI · 23m into the drive

suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brighton, MI

23 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

Lake Fenton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brighton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Argentine, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington Hills, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.16 one way

$14.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.86 $15.72
premium $4.89 $8.81 $17.63
diesel $5.61 $10.11 $20.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.81 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Argentine, MI

Afternoon in Argentine on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Thursday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Brighton, MI

23 mi in

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

19 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

46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 45.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Hatt Road, Lobdell Road, Linden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Argentine, MI to Farmington Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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