How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Lockport, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Lockport, MI is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Lockport.
-
1
Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
-
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
-
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
6
Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 45 sec
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
-
15
Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
-
16
Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
-
17
Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
-
18
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
-
19
Continue on Gratiot Road
2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
-
20
Turn right onto Midland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
-
22
Continue on South Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
-
23
Turn left onto West Washington Road
149 m · 13 sec · West Washington Road
-
24
Continue on West Freeland Road
2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road
-
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road
34 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road
-
26
Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road
4.8 mi · 11 min · West Freeland Road
-
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road
22 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road
-
28
Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road
-
29
Turn left onto South Poseyville Road
35 m · 5 sec · South Poseyville Road
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Poseyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Lockport.
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
64.7 mi · 01h 09m
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 Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Lockport?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Farmington Hills and 55.8 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Flint
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 Flint.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 84.26 mi (135.61 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 Lockport
Township in St.
| Population | 3,714 |
| Coordinates | 43.5247500, -84.2494300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-84.24943, 43.52475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.