Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Night in Farmington Hills on Wednesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Ray, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
123.3 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
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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Ray, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Ray, MI covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 12 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.28 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 123.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 12 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 Ray, MI is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Ray, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12 Mile Road | — | — |
| Orchard Lake Road | — | — |
| I 696 West | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| I 96 East | — | — |
| I 96 | — | — |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| M 14 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 12 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Ray, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
256 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 696 West: Lansing
5
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
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I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
9
Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
11
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
13
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 94 West: Chicago
14
Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
15
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
16
Turn right onto East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
17
Continue on West Chicago Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
18
Continue on West Chicago Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Road
19
Turn left onto North Edon Road
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Edon Road
20
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Edon Road
22
Continue on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bell Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Bell Street
24
Continue on West Camden Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Camden Road
25
Continue on East 750 North
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 750 North
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 925 East
27
Turn right onto East 700 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 700 North
28
Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeview Drive
29
Continue on East 750 North
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 750 North
30
Continue on Ray - Clear Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Ray - Clear Lake Road
31
Turn right onto North 630 East
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 630 East
32
Turn straight onto Main
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main
33
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 1h 19m 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ray, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.6 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ray, MI
The final approach into Ray, 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 Ray, 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
$19.28 one way
$38.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ray, MI
Night in Ray on Wednesday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Chelsea, MI
62 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
2h 39m 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 Ray, MI covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 12 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.6 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 $19.28 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Ray, MI is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Ray, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington Hills, MI to Ray, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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