How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Leroy, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Leroy, MI is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.97 mi
04h 42m
Flight
189.08 mi
304.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.08 mi
Kilometers
304.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.97 mi
Kilometers
395.85 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leroy
Sun, Apr 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Mon, Apr 13, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-12T17:32
Arrive Leroy
Sun, Apr 12, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinconning
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America

From Farmington Hills
123 mi
02h 21m
To Leroy
123 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Leroy.

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  13. 13

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  24. 24

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  26. 26

    Continue on M 65

    4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 65

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  28. 28

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South State Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 65

    38.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto M 65 North

    8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North

  33. 33

    Continue on M-65 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Long Lake Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Long Lake Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Trapp Road

    555 ft · 30 sec · Trapp Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Budnick Highway

    854 ft · 38 sec · Budnick Highway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Budnick Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
107 mi · 43%
State Highway 65
62.8 mi · 26%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 8%
Long Lake Highway
9.14 mi · 4%
M 65 North
8.94 mi · 4%
M 65
8.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinconning
02h 21m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Farmington Hills and Rain Showers near Leroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Leroy?

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Farmington Hills and 123 miles from Leroy.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Farmington Hills and Rain Showers near Leroy.

Stop Ideas Near Pinconning

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pinconning, 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 Pinconning.

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

47 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

57 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
RAIL

Flint station

97 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Leroy. Straight-line distance: 189.08 mi (304.3 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Leroy

#2 Leroy

Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,745
Coordinates45.2200100, -83.5208100
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Leroy (-83.52081, 45.22001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $32.73
Round trip
$65.46
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.73 $65.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.92 $73.83
Premium $4.65 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.30 $46.04 $92.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Leroy. The current time is 17:32:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.