How far is Saint Louis, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Saint Louis, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
117.3 mi
01h 42m
Flight
89.07 mi
143.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.3 mi
Kilometers
188.77 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Louis
Wed, Jun 3, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis
2026-06-03T05:36
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis
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 Saint Louis
58.6 mi
00h 51m
To Farmington Hills
58.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North State Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North State Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 49%
US 127 SOUTH
51.3 mi · 44%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
North State Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
00h 51m from Saint Louis
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Louis and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 58.6 miles from Saint Louis and 58.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Louis and Sunny 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 Saint Louis and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 89.07 mi (143.35 km).

Saint Louis

#1 Saint Louis

City in Michigan, United States

Population7,086
Coordinates43.4083600, -84.6066700
Altitude223
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: North Main Street (-84.607151, 43.408357)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:36:57.

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.