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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Lee, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
168.1 mi
271 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
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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Lee, MI
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Trip Overview
Farmington Hills to Lee is 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 21m via I 94, M 14, and M 89, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a mix of driving experiences, with a significant portion on major highways before transitioning to more local roads. It's a manageable distance, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
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
84.1 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 66.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| M 14 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| M 89 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Lincoln Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| 56th Street | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| 118th Avenue | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Lee, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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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
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
9
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto M 14
17 mi
·
17 min
·
M 14
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 94
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
15
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Wheatfield Parkway
16
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
18
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamblin Street
19
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
20
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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South Washington Avenue
21
Turn left onto M 89
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
M-89
23
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
24
Continue on M 89
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
East D Avenue
25
Turn right onto M 89
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 32nd Street
26
Turn left onto M 89; M 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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East C Avenue
27
Turn straight onto M 89; M 43
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Richplain Drive
28
Continue on M 89; M 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 89; M 43
29
Continue on M 89; M 43
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Road
30
Continue on M 89; M 43
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
31
Continue on M 89; M 43
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Allegan Street
32
Continue on M 89; M 43
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M-89
33
Continue on M 89
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Allegan Street
34
Continue on M 89
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Road
35
Continue on M 89
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Street
36
Enter roundabout onto M 40; M 89
115 ft
·
1 sec
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North Canal Street
37
Continue on M 40; M 89
163 ft
·
2 sec
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North Canal Street
38
Continue on M 40; M 89
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Cedar Street
39
Turn left onto M 40; M 89
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cutler Street
40
Continue on M 40; M 89
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Western Avenue
41
Continue on M 40; M 89
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lincoln Road
42
Turn left onto Monroe Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Monroe Road
43
Continue on 118th Avenue
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
118th Avenue
44
Turn left onto 56th Street
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
56th Street
45
Arrive at destination
56th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 21m duration, leaving Farmington Hills in the morning should allow ample time to reach Lee without feeling rushed. The 168.1-mile distance means you can comfortably complete this drive in one day, with just one suggested stop along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 66.7-mile stretch on I 94, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $26 fuel estimate can help you budget for gas.
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 84.1 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 37 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee, 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 168.1 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 I 94 for about 66.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.1 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 I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sandstone Rest Area 819
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Chelsea Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Marshall Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2 mi from route
Turkeyville Rest Area 722
2.2 mi from route
Northfield Church Rest Area 814
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
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 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.28 one way
$52.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.11 | $74.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Morning in Farmington Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lee, MI
Morning in Lee on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 41% of your time on highways, covering a longest stretch of 66.7 miles on I 94. The route transitions from interstate cruising to surface roads, indicated by the mixed highway and surface profile. Expect to notice a change in traffic density and speed limits as you move from the interstate system onto state routes.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 168.1 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmington Hills, MI and Lee, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 311 and M 96.
M 14: Ann Arbor
12.5 mi in
|
~16m
M 311
101.8 mi in
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~1h 53m
M 96
101.8 mi in
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~1h 53m
About the Cities
Starting in Farmington Hills, MI
Full guide →Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 168.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lee, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lee, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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