Dayton to Farmington Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

193.1 miles 310.7 km · straight line
241.3 miles estimated 388.4 km · driving distance
4h 51min estimated drive time
$23 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Farmington Hills?

The distance from Dayton to Farmington Hills is 193.1 miles (310.7 km) as the crow flies. Farmington Hills is located NNE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 241.3 miles, taking about 4h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton 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 Dayton to Farmington Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 51min $23 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 49min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 36min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Farmington Hills

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 129 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients