Trip from South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

175 mi

282 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 49m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, M 14, M-43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.4 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.58 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

87.5 miles from South Haven, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 175 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and M 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.4 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 147 miles in near M 14.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 175 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 147 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

147 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

162.1 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

162.5 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 96 West

168 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

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 165 Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 696: Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 696: Port Huron

Towns Along This Route

Between South Haven, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.

M 14: Plymouth

140 mi in | ~2h 42m | via M 14

M 14 East

144.6 mi in | ~2h 47m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

147 mi in | ~2h 50m | via M 14

Livonia

147 mi in | ~2h 50m | via M 14

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	114.4 mi	2h 2m
M 14	22.2 mi	23m
M-43	10.4 mi	15m
County Road 215	5.8 mi	7m
I 275	5.3 mi	5m
Red Arrow Highway	4 mi	5m
Walter P Reuther Freeway	2.9 mi	3m
State Highway 43	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Phoenix Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Phoenix Street

Turn right onto I 196 BL

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Broadway Street

Continue on I 196 BL

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Phillips Street

Turn left onto Phillips Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Phillips Street

Continue on M 43

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Bailey Avenue

Continue on M 43

1.4 mi · 2 min · M-43

Enter roundabout onto M 43

171 ft · 2 sec · M-43

Continue on M 43

8.9 mi · 13 min · M-43

Continue on M 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43

Turn right onto County Road 215

5.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 215

Continue on Bangor Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bangor Road

Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Paw Paw Street

Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Saint Joseph Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Red Arrow Highway

4.0 mi · 5 min · Red Arrow Highway

Turn right onto 671

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 671

Turn straight onto M 51

290 ft · 4 sec · 43rd Street

Continue on M 51

385 ft · 5 sec · M-51

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 94 East: Detroit

Merge onto I 94

114 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14

Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14

Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

15 mi · 16 min · M 14

Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 96 West Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 275

5.3 mi · 5 min · I 275

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 165 Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 696: Port Huron

Keep slight right at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min

Toward I 696: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 696

2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward Farmington Hills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

Use the right 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

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from South Haven, MI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.5 miles or 1h 46m 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 46m

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 South Haven, 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 South Haven, MI

This is one driving day of about 175 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Haven, 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 94 for about 114.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.5 mi from South Haven, MI · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

88 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from South Haven, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.

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.

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

$26.58 one way

$53.16 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$29.30	$58.60
premium	$4.80	$33.04	$66.07
diesel	$5.64	$38.88	$77.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Battle Creek, MI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Portage, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Family Fare Supermarkets - Tesla Supercharger

Marshall, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sam's Club 6661 (Portage, MI)

Portage, MI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Don Woodhams Ford

South Haven, MI

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Tapper Ford - DCFC

Paw Paw, MI

Blink Network

4 DCFC

West Michigan International

Kalamazoo, MI

Non-Networked

4 DCFC

DeNooyer Chevrolet Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 RED_E: 3 Tesla: 3 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.5	$18.38	$8.40
Efficient EV	43.8	$15.31	$7.00
EV Truck/SUV	70	$24.50	$11.20

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 3 days ago

Origin

South Haven, MI

Late night in South Haven on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Farmington Hills, MI

Late night in Farmington Hills on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

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.

Road read

3h 25m 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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, M 14, M-43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from South Haven, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between South Haven, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.

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