Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Skidway Lake, MI
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
149.3 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Skidway Lake, MI covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, I 75, I 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 149.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 149.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
6
141.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
6
144.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
F-18 / East Greenwood Road
Turn right onto F-18 / East Greenwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Farmington Hills, MI and Skidway Lake, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 33: Alger and Rose City.
Flint
22.3 mi in
|
~26m
M 33: Alger
141.1 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Rose City
141.1 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 79.3 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 75 | 38.6 mi | 38m |
| I 96 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| East Greenwood Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Brock Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South M-33 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 12 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Skidway Lake, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
5
Merge onto I 696
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 23
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
39 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 202
Toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
12
Turn right onto M 33
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Alger Road
13
Continue on M 33
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brock Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on M 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South M-33
15
Turn right onto F-18
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Greenwood Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
F-18
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skidway Lake, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 149.3 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
Arriving in Skidway Lake, MI
The final approach into Skidway Lake, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Skidway Lake, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.68 one way
$45.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.18 | $56.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Northville, MI
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cloverleaf BP Southfield
Southfield, MI
RED_E
8 DCFC
Chase Bank - 28660 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Chase Bank - 33200 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Avis Ford of Southfield
Southfield, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Serra Ford Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Cadillac of Novi
Novi, MI
RED_E
4 DCFC
Walmart 5893 (Novi, MI)
Novi, MI
Electrify America
4 DCFC
RED_E: 8
ChargePoint Network: 5
Non-Networked: 3
eVgo Network: 2
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Skidway Lake, MI
Afternoon in Skidway Lake on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Skidway Lake, MI covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 75, I 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 149.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Farmington Hills, MI and Skidway Lake, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 33: Alger and Rose City.
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