How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Lake Fenton, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Lake Fenton, MI is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Lake Fenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Lake Fenton.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Torrey Road
1022 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Torrey Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Torrey Road
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Turn right onto South Long Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Long Lake Road
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Turn left onto North Leroy Street
722 ft · 18 sec · North Leroy Street
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Continue on Fenton Road
2 mi · 4 min · Fenton Road
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Turn left onto Triple Oak Drive
123 m · 18 sec · Triple Oak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Triple Oak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Lake Fenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Lake Fenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Lake Fenton?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 23.4 miles from Lake Fenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Lake Fenton.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Lake Fenton. Straight-line distance: 30.06 mi (48.38 km).
#1 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Fenton
Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,559 |
| Coordinates | 42.8461400, -83.7077300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Fenton (-83.70773, 42.84614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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