Origin
Kingsford, MI
Afternoon in Kingsford on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kingsford, 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
8h 48m
Distance
476.2 mi
766 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 41m
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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.
Kingsford, MI
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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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.45 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 .
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
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1 min
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South Carpenter Avenue
2
Turn right onto West H Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West H Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; US 141
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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South Stephenson Avenue
4
Continue on US 2; US 141
5.2 mi
·
5 min
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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
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US 2; US 41
8
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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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
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West Lakeshore Drive
11
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 2
12
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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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
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I 75
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
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I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
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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
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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.
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 Harbor Springs, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Harbor Springs, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 52.5 and 475.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.45 one way
$148.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $81.74 | $163.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $91.64 | $183.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.14 | $210.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
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, 2026-04-13.
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 Saturday
Local time
4:26 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.
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
29 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.
What kind of drive is this?
476.2 mi in 8h 48m, mostly highway — 229.2 mi of that is on I 75.
75% 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: 229.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,306 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
1,114 ft
Total Descent
1,051 ft
Highest Point
1,306 ft
~272.1 mi in
Elevation Range
721 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kingsford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
287.2 mi in
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~5h 29m
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via I 75
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 229.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Farmington Hills, MI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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