Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: fish socks
The drive from Buena Vista, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perkins Street, South Outer Drive, East Holland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Buena Vista, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 89.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Outer Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmington Hills | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Outer Drive
Turn left onto East Holland Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
Merge slight left
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto Farmington Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Buena Vista, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Buena Vista, MI
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Buena Vista, MI · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Buena Vista, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Farmington Hills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Farmington Hills, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| premium | $4.65 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Buena Vista on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Farmington Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Ann Arbor, MI
45 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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