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Trip from Canton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

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Drive Time

29m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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charter township in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Canton, MI

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Canton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 20.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 275, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Cherry Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.24 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

10.3 miles from Canton, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 29m highway drive covering 20.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 275 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on I 275.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 3 miles in near M 153 / Ford Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 20.7 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 3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | M 153 / Ford Road

Turn right onto M 153 / Ford Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip | ~17m 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
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m 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
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m 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
18.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Orchard Lake Road

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Canton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.

M 5 East

13.7 mi in | ~17m

M 5 North: Port Huron

13.7 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 275 10 mi 10m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
Cherry Hill Road 1.9 mi 3m
Haggerty Road 1 mi 1m
West 11 Mile Road 1 mi 2m
Orchard Lake Road 0.7 mi 1m
Ford Road 0.3 mi <1m
Eddington Circle 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 275 — 10 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Eddington Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Eddington Circle
2

Continue on Cherry Hill Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road
3

Turn left onto Haggerty Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto M 153

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Ford Road
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 275

10 mi · 10 min · I 275
7

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.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
9

Keep slight right at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 696

2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto Farmington Road

443 ft · 9 sec · Farmington Road
15

Arrive at destination

Farmington Road

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.3 miles from Canton, MI, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 20.7 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.3 miles or 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

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 Canton, 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 Canton, MI

This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 275 for about 10 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.3 mi from Canton, MI · 14m into the drive

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inkster, MI

10 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

Inkster, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Inkster, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Canton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.24 one way

$6.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.55 $7.11
premium $4.89 $3.98 $7.97
diesel $5.61 $4.57 $9.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Canton, MI

Morning in Canton on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 to 14 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Morning in Farmington Hills on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 to 13 mph 87% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

1 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

29m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Canton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 20.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Cherry Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Canton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 20.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Canton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.

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