How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Leoni, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Leoni, MI is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Leoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Leoni.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 12, Pierce Road
1084 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Old US Highway 12
1280 ft · 24 sec · West Old US Highway 12
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Continue on Old US 12
1734 ft · 33 sec · Old US 12
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Continue on Jackson Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Michigan Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Leoni.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M 14
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Leoni?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 30 miles from Leoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leoni.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Leoni. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.04 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 Leoni
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 13,502 |
| Coordinates | 42.2439200, -84.2691200 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leoni (-84.26912, 42.24392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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