Origin
Denton, MI
Late night in Denton on Friday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denton, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.1-mile drive from Denton to Farmington Hills in Michigan is designed for a single day, taking about 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on major roadways like I-275 and Michigan Avenue, with a significant portion on the Walter P Reuther Freeway. Given the short duration and modest 63% highway share, this route is best suited for a quick trip rather than an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this journey. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent Midwestern landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive presents a highway-focused profile, with a substantial 63% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 13 miles on I-275, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the majority involves interstate travel, the inclusion of Michigan Avenue and the Walter P Reuther Freeway suggests a transition to more urban arteries as you approach your destination. The road character is largely about efficient travel, moving you directly from point A to point B with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and Michigan Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
22.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Orchard Lake Road
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile 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 Denton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
M 5 East
18 mi in
|
~21m
M 5 North: Port Huron
18 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 13 mi | 13m |
| Michigan Avenue | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Denton Road | 0.3 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 Denton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Denton Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Denton Road
2
Turn right onto US 12
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
4
Merge onto I 275
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 696
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
13
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Farmington Hills on Friday
Local time
2:02 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
3 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
33m 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 Denton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 25.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, Michigan Avenue, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Denton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Denton, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
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