Origin
Leroy, MI
Evening in Leroy on Sunday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
246.4 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
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 Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 246.4 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trapp Road, Long Lake Highway, Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.2 miles from Leroy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 246.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trapp Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trapp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Huron Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Trapp Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leroy, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Budnick Highway
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Budnick Highway
2
Turn right onto Trapp Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Trapp Road
3
Turn right onto Long Lake Highway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Long Lake Highway
4
Turn left onto State Highway 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
5
Continue on M-65 North
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M-65 North
6
Continue on M 65 North
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
M 65 North
7
At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
82 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
9
Turn right onto West Huron Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Huron Road
10
Continue on Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
11
Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Huron Road
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto West Cedar Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Cedar Street
14
Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West M-61
15
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 75 South: Saginaw
16
Merge slight left onto Saginaw
65 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Saginaw
17
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
21
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
22
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Hills
24
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
25
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
26
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.2 miles from Leroy, MI, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.2 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leroy, 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 Leroy, MI
This is one driving day of about 246.4 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leroy, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.2 mi from Leroy, MI · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 123.2 miles from Leroy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI
The final approach into Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills, 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
$37.43 one way
$74.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.26 | $82.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $46.52 | $93.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.74 | $109.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.50 | $15.77 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Farmington Hills, MI
Evening in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 246.4 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trapp Road, Long Lake Highway, Highway 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Leroy, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leroy, MI to Farmington Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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