How far is Algonac, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Algonac, MI to Livonia, MI is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algonac and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algonac and Livonia.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
102 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Clair River Drive
1958 ft · 33 sec · Saint Clair River Drive
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Continue on Pointe Tremble Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road
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Continue on Dyke Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road
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Continue on Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Green Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street
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Continue on 23 Mile Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit
1560 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
17.6 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.4 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1 mi · 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 Algonac 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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
17.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Algonac and Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algonac to Livonia?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Algonac and 33.6 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Algonac and Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algonac and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 45.23 mi (72.79 km).
#1 Algonac
City in Michigan
| Population | 4,034 |
| Coordinates | 42.6185800, -82.5323000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.31 | $24.61 |
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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