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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.68 mi
02h 35m
Flight
105.86 mi
170.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.86 mi
Kilometers
170.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.68 mi
Kilometers
197.44 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieville
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairieville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Prairieville
61.2 mi
01h 17m
To Farmington Hills
61.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Prairieville and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Norris Road

    1500 ft · 40 sec · South Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delton Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Delton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Grove Street

    1327 ft · 29 sec · North Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Orchard Street

    2415 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Orchard Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Kingsbury Road

    3055 ft · 48 sec · Kingsbury Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pifer Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Pifer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lacey Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South M-66 Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Butler Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Five Point Highway

    12.1 mi · 24 min · Five Point Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cochran Road

    1216 ft · 25 sec · South Cochran Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Lansing

    2649 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit

    2433 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-96 EAST
65.5 mi · 53%
I 69 North
13.5 mi · 11%
Five Point Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Lacey Road
6.71 mi · 5%
West Pifer Road
5.5 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 17m from Prairieville
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 105.86 mi (170.37 km).

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#1 Prairieville

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,534
Coordinates42.5047600, -85.4550100
Altitude299
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: Prairieville (-85.45501, 42.50476)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairieville and Farmington Hills. The current time is 00:30:42.

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.