How far is Prairieville, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Prairieville, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02h 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairieville and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Norris Road
1500 ft · 40 sec · South Norris Road
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Turn left onto Delton Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Delton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Grove Street
1327 ft · 29 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left onto East Orchard Street
2415 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Orchard Road
2 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road
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Turn straight onto Kingsbury Road
3055 ft · 48 sec · Kingsbury Road
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Continue on West Pifer Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Pifer Road
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Continue on Lacey Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road
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Turn left onto South M-66 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway
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Turn right onto Butler Road
3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Five Point Highway
12.1 mi · 24 min · Five Point Highway
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Turn left onto South Cochran Road
1216 ft · 25 sec · South Cochran Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Lansing
2649 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
2433 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairieville and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-96 EAST
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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 Prairieville 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 Prairieville to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Prairieville and 61.5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairieville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 105.86 mi (170.37 km).
#1 Prairieville
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,534 |
| Coordinates | 42.5047600, -85.4550100 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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