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

The driving distance from Scio, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.41 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.41 mi
Kilometers
63.42 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Scio
Thu, Apr 30, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scio
2026-04-30T18:26
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scio
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Scio
19 mi
00h 20m
To Farmington Hills
20.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huron River Drive

    6 m · 8 sec · Huron River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeeb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zeeb Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Miller Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Miller Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Miller Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miller Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Miller Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Miller Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    1657 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    36 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto M 14 East: Plymouth

    1840 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

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

    2166 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scio 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
20.8 mi · 53%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 14%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 9%
Miller Road
3.1 mi · 8%
I 696
1.91 mi · 5%
Zeeb Road
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

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

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 20m from Scio
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scio and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Scio and 20.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scio and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scio and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 km).

Scio

#1 Scio

Township in Michigan

Population17,908
Coordinates42.3255900, -83.8393900
Altitude266
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: Huron River Drive (-83.83939, 42.32559)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Scio and Farmington Hills. The current time is 18:26:11.

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.