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

The driving distance from Lee, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.37 mi
03h 22m
Flight
138.32 mi
222.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.97 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-19T13:15
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Lee
84 mi
01h 41m
To Farmington Hills
84.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 118th Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    3078 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  23. 23

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
48 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 40%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 10%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
Lincoln Road
8.19 mi · 5%
56th Street
6.84 mi · 4%
118th Avenue
6.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 41m from Lee
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Lee and 84.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 138.32 mi (222.61 km).

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#1 Lee

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population4,288
Coordinates42.4508700, -86.0908600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee (-86.09086, 42.45087)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 Lee and Farmington Hills. The current time is 13:15:53.

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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.