Origin
Davison, MI
Afternoon in Davison on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davison, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davison, MI
fish socks
Farmington Hills, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Davison, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Road, North Ortonville Road, Williams Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on South State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 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.
South State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near Williams Lake Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Union Lake Road
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Haggerty Road
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West 14 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| North Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davison, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on M 15
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Road
2
Continue on M 15
10 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on M 15
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on M 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Depot Road
6
Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Road
7
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
11
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Farmington Road
16
Continue on Farmington Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
17
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Davison, MI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Davison, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
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
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
1h 12m 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 Davison, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road, North Ortonville Road, Williams Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Davison, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Davison, MI to Farmington Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Farmington Hills, MI
More trips to Farmington Hills, MI
Explore more options from Davison, MI or browse trips ending in Farmington Hills, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.
Explore maps for Davison, MI or Farmington Hills, MI on MapSof.net.