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

The driving distance from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 246.4 miles (396.5 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 25m 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
246.38 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
246.38 mi
Kilometers
396.51 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 Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Leroy
Mon, Apr 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leroy
2026-04-12T15:49
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 8:32 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
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leroy
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
Worth
MI

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Budnick Highway

    854 ft · 40 sec · Budnick Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trapp Road

    555 ft · 26 sec · Trapp Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Lake Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Long Lake Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Continue on M-65 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North

  6. 6

    Continue on M 65 North

    8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 65 North
91.2 mi · 37%
Saginaw
75.5 mi · 31%
US 23
30.9 mi · 13%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 6%
Long Lake Highway
9.14 mi · 4%
West Huron Road
8.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M 65 North

Continue straight

82.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
02h 21m from Leroy
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.5 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?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Leroy and 123.2 miles from Farmington Hills.

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 57.3 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

37 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

51 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

55 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

104 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

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

Leroy

#1 Leroy

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

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

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.91 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
17.38 gal · 65.82 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.65 $40.44 $80.89
Diesel $5.30 $46.09 $92.18

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 Leroy and Farmington Hills. The current time is 15:49:34.

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.