How far is Akron, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Akron, MI to Livonia, MI is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Livonia.
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Start on Main Street
649 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beach Street
2519 ft · 43 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on Akron Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Akron Road
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Turn slight left onto Thomas Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Thomas Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
2658 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Fairgrove Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fairgrove Road
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Turn left onto North Vassar Road
8 mi · 11 min · North Vassar Road
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Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · West Sanilac Road
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Continue on Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Gera Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Gera Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road
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Turn right onto Birch Run Road
2 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
134 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23
880 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Light Rain Likely near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Livonia?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Akron and 65.5 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Light Rain Likely near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc
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 Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 83.29 mi (134.05 km).
#1 Akron
Village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 43.5680800, -83.5141300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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