How far is Allen, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Allen, MI to Livonia, MI is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.26 mi
01h 37m
Flight
77.85 mi
125.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.26 mi
Kilometers
153.3 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Allen
Tue, Apr 14, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-04-14T20:02
Arrive Livonia
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Allen
47.1 mi
00h 48m
To Livonia
48.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    1937 ft · 39 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 37%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 22%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 12%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 10%
West Chicago Road
4.74 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 48m from Allen
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Allen 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 Allen to Livonia?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Allen and 48.2 miles from Livonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Allen and Light Rain Likely near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grass Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grass Lake.

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 77.85 mi (125.28 km).

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#1 Allen

Village in Hillsdale County in the U.

Population192
Coordinates41.9569900, -84.7677400
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chicago Street (-84.767825, 41.957215)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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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There is no time difference between Allen and Livonia. The current time is 20:02:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.