Origin
Kingsford, MI
Afternoon in Kingsford on Monday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Drive Time
8h 48m
Distance
476.2 mi
766 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
42 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 41m
★
6 AM
8h 49m
8 AM
9h 5m
10 AM
8h 55m
12 PM
8h 53m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 4m
8 PM
8h 44m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 476.2 miles and takes about 8h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
238.1 miles from Kingsford, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 48m highway drive covering 476.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 229.2 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 229.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in near US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 476.2 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 52.5 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 287.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 473.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
52.5 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
287.2 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
7
473.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 44m 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
474.4 mi into trip
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~8h 45m in
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Orchard Lake Road
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
475.1 mi into trip
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~8h 46m in
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West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
287.2 mi in
|
~5h 29m
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via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 229.2 mi | 3h 56m |
| West Lakeshore Drive | 88.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| US-2/US-41/M-35 | 46 mi | 55m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| US 2 | 25.2 mi | 31m |
| Eighth Avenue | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| US-2/US-141 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 229.2 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on M 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Carpenter Avenue
2
Turn right onto West H Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West H Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; US 141
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stephenson Avenue
4
Continue on US 2; US 141
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US-2/US-141
5
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Murray Road
6
Turn straight onto US 2
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Eighth Avenue
7
Continue on US 2; US 41
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 2; US 41
8
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 2; US 41; M 35
46 mi
·
55 min
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US-2/US-41/M-35
10
Continue on US 2
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
11
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
12
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US-2 West
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
14
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
20
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 238.1 miles from Kingsford, MI, or about 4h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238.1 miles or 4h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 238.1 miles or 4h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 42m
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 Kingsford, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingsford, MI
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Farmington Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Kingsford, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 229.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 238.1 mi from Kingsford, MI · 4h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
238 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Dafter, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 238 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 238.1 miles from Kingsford, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Farmington Hills, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.33 one way
$144.66 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.74 | $159.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $89.90 | $179.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.80 | $211.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
42 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Gaylord, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Swartz Creek, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Escanaba, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Star Line Ferry - Tesla Supercharger
Mackinaw City, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Bay City, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Grayling, MI
Grayling, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Saginaw, MI
Saginaw, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 14
RED_E: 6
Tesla: 5
Blink Network: 3
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 3
EV Connect: 2
Electrify America: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 2
Non-Networked: 2
FCN: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.9 | 1 | $50.00 | $22.86 |
| Efficient EV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.67 | $19.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.5 | 2 | $66.67 | $30.48 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Monday
Local time
1:31 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
8h 48m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 476.2 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 238.1 miles from Kingsford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 476.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 287.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 473.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
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