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Trip from Grattan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

132.4 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Downtown Grattan, MI, MI

Grattan, MI

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grattan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.1 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.70 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

66.2 miles from Grattan, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 104.1 mi 1h 51m
Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast 9.8 mi 13m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 4.9 mi 5m
Grand River Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Belding Road Northeast 1.6 mi 2m
North Hudson Street 1.4 mi 3m
Oberley Drive Southeast 1.3 mi 1m
Hastings Road 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 104.1 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Belding Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
2

Turn left onto M 44

1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
3

Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast

9.8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
4

Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
5

Continue on North Hudson Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Hudson Street
6

Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
7

Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast

1.3 mi · 1 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
8

Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
9

Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff

465 ft · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
10

Continue on Ware Road

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Ware Road
11

Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

461 ft · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
12

Continue on Conklin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Conklin Road
13

Turn slight left

400 ft · 6 sec
14

Continue on Peck Lake Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Peck Lake Road
15

Turn slight right onto Hastings Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road
16

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
17

Turn right onto Nash Highway

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Nash Highway
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
19

Merge onto I 96

37 mi · 39 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on I 696

4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
24

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
25

Turn right onto Farmington Road

443 ft · 9 sec · Farmington Road
26

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Grattan, MI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 29 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 5m

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 Grattan, 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 Grattan, MI

This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Grattan, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 104.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Grand Ledge, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

66 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.

Popular next leg

Grand Ledge, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

81.7 mi · 1h 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Ionia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Grattan, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Holt, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.2

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

1 mi

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington, Michigan

1.4 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.4

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.2

Holt, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.8

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.4

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12489872013

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.4

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132.4

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

517 Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.2

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15175745573

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.9

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 132.4

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.6

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 47.3

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 122.9

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 122.9

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 131.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
21.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 96

Merge onto I 96

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
130.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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
130.6 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Orchard Lake Road

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
131.3 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | West 11 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.70 one way

$41.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.73 $45.45
premium $4.89 $25.48 $50.96
diesel $5.61 $29.23 $58.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.54 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Grattan, MI

Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Saturday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

2h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

132.4 mi in 2h 33m, mostly highway — 104.1 mi of that is on I 96.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.1 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near I 96.

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 132.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.2 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Grattan, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.

M 5 East: Port Huron

125.2 mi in | ~2h 23m | via I 696

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 132.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.1 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Farmington Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington Hills, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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