How far is South Lyon, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from South Lyon, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lyon and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lyon and Farmington Hills.
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Start on West Lake Street
2709 ft · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on 10 Mile Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · 10 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10 Mile Road
30 m · 2 sec · 10 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 10 Mile Road
1231 ft · 22 sec · 10 Mile Road
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Continue on West 10 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Beck Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beck Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 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 South Lyon and Farmington Hills.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.93 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Lyon and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lyon to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from South Lyon and 12.2 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Lyon and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Novi
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 Novi.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lyon and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 km).
#1 South Lyon
City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.6516100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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 Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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