Buffalo Grove to Farmington Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

235.3 miles 378.6 km · straight line
294.1 miles estimated 473.3 km · driving distance
5h 55min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Farmington Hills?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Farmington Hills is 235.3 miles (378.6 km) as the crow flies. Farmington Hills is located E of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 294.1 miles, taking about 5h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove in Illinois and Farmington Hills in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo Grove and Farmington Hills. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo Grove to Farmington Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 55min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 6min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 37min $35–$103* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Farmington Hills

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Farmington Hills
42.49°N, 83.38°W
America/Detroit
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients