Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Late night in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington Hills, MI
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Casco, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 11 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 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
25.7 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 11 Mile 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 11 Mile Road | — | — |
| Orchard Lake Road | — | — |
| I 696 East | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| 10 Mile Road | — | — |
| Northwestern Highway | — | — |
| West 10 Mile Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 11 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Casco, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Continue on Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 696 East: Detroit
6
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
9
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
10
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
11
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
12
Turn left
299 ft
·
17 sec
13
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
14
Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
15
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
16
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 696 East
18
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Port Huron
20
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
21
Continue on Ford Freeway
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
26 Mile Road, Marine City
23
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
26 Mile Road
24
Continue on Marine City Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Marine City Highway
25
Turn left onto Meldrum Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Meldrum Road
26
Turn right onto Meisner Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meisner Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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 25.7 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 37m into the drive.
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 11 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.7 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casco, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 51.4 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Casco, MI
The final approach into Casco, 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
$8.04 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Casco, MI
Late night in Casco on Thursday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 11 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Farmington Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.04 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 Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington Hills, MI to Casco, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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