If you are planning a quick excursion between Scio and Farmington Hills, you can expect a manageable 39.4-mile trip that typically takes about 40 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Zeeb Road, Miller Road, and M-14 East to complete your journey. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, making this an economical option for commuters or casual travelers. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition between these two Michigan hubs is straightforward and familiar. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled into a monotonous highway rhythm. Because this route features zero percent highway share, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads that demand more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. You will find that the path requires frequent adjustments as you transition between Zeeb, Miller, and M-14. This lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means the driving experience is quite hands-on from start to finish. You should prepare for a winding, technical journey that reflects the local character of the Michigan landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
25 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
7
25.4 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 96 West
8
30.9 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
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 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
31.7 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696: Port Huron
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scio, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East: Plymouth, M 14 East, Livonia, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
M 14 East: Plymouth
4.2 mi in|~7m
M 14 East
7.5 mi in|~11m|via M 14
Livonia
9.9 mi in|~14m|via M 14
M 5 East
30.9 mi in|~37m
M 5 North: Port Huron
30.9 mi in|~37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
M 14
20.1 mi
21m
I 275
5.3 mi
5m
Miller Road
3.1 mi
4m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi
3m
Zeeb Road
1.1 mi
2m
West 11 Mile Road
1 mi
2m
Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
1m
Farmington Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
M 14
— 20.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Huron River Drive
19 ft·7 sec·Huron River Drive
2
Turn left onto Zeeb Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Zeeb Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Miller Road
130 ft·2 sec·Miller Road
4
Continue on Miller Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Miller Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Miller Road
96 ft·3 sec·Miller Road
6
Continue on Miller Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Miller Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
8
Enter roundabout
119 ft·2 sec
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
9
Continue
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
10
Merge onto M 14
2.6 mi·2 min·M 14
11
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi·2 min·M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi·16 min·M 14
Exit 42Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, LivoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North, I 96 West: FlintUse the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 96 WestUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 275
5.3 mi·5 min·I 275
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 165Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
18
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 696: Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 696
2.9 mi·3 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward Farmington HillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Orchard Lake Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft·9 sec·Farmington Road
24
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Scio, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington Hills, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.51
$13.01
premium
$4.89
$7.29
$14.59
diesel
$5.61
$8.37
$16.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.4
0
$3.98
$1.82
Efficient EV
9.5
0
$3.32
$1.52
EV Truck/SUV
15.2
0
$5.31
$2.43
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Scio, MI
Late night
in Scio on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
WSW 17 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:59AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:59AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Farmington Hills, MI
Late night
in Farmington Hills on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Plymouth, MI
19 mi in
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
16 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scio, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 14, I 275, Miller Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Scio, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.93 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Scio, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East: Plymouth, M 14 East, Livonia, M 5 East and M 5 North: Port Huron.
