Trip from Imlay City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 20m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 23m

3 PM

1h 25m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

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

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Farmington Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Imlay City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Van Dyke Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Mound Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Van Dyke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 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

29.9 miles from Imlay City, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near M 53 / North Cedar Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 59.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (M 53 / North Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 53 / North Cedar Street

At end of road, turn right onto M 53 / North Cedar Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

31.4 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

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 15 Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

40.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 696 West: Lansing

57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

57.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Orchard Lake Road

Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Imlay City, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West and Port Huron.

Van Dyke Road North

31.4 mi in | ~41m

18 ½ Mile Road West

31.4 mi in | ~41m

Port Huron

40.1 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Van Dyke Road	28.5 mi	35m
Walter P Reuther Freeway	16.5 mi	17m
Mound Road	7.3 mi	11m
North Cedar Street	1.7 mi	2m
18 1/2 Mile Road	1.1 mi	1m
West 11 Mile Road	1 mi	2m
Orchard Lake Road	0.9 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Van Dyke Road — 28.5 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Almont Avenue

311 ft · 10 sec · North Almont Avenue

Turn right onto East 4th Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East 4th Street

At end of road, turn right onto M 53

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on M 53

5.6 mi · 7 min · Van Dyke Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto M 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on M 53

23 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 15 Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West Use the slight right lane.

Enter roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

184 ft · 7 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

Continue on 18 1/2 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto Mound Road

7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Mound Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 696

16 mi · 17 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Farmington Road

443 ft · 9 sec · Farmington Road

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Imlay City, MI, or about 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 59.7 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 39m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Imlay City, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Imlay City, MI

This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Imlay City, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Van Dyke Road for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Imlay City, MI · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

30 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

Inkster, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Imlay City, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Farmington Hills, 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

$9.07 one way

$18.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.00	$19.99
premium	$4.80	$11.27	$22.54
diesel	$5.64	$13.26	$26.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.9	$6.27	$2.87
Efficient EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
EV Truck/SUV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Imlay City, MI

Night in Imlay City on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Night in Farmington Hills on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

1h 19m 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 Imlay City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Van Dyke Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway, Mound Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Imlay City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.07 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.