How far is Farmington Hills, MI from La Salle, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to La Salle, MI is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.95 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.84 mi
68.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.84 mi
Kilometers
68.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.95 mi
Kilometers
91.65 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
28.5 mi
00h 32m
To La Salle
28.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and La Salle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and La Salle.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2763 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.4 mi · 38 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Otter Creek Road, La Salle

    1462 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Otter Creek Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1453 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Laplaisance Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Laplaisance Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laplaisance Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and La Salle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
35.4 mi · 62%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
11.4 mi · 20%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 5%
South Otter Creek Road
2.51 mi · 4%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 2%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

35.4 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 32m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to La Salle?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 28.5 miles from La Salle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Romulus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romulus.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and La Salle. Straight-line distance: 42.84 mi (68.94 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: La Salle (-83.45216, 41.86782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and La Salle. The current time is 02:00:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.