How far is Almena, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Livonia, MI is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.66 mi
02h 11m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.66 mi
Kilometers
221.55 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 29, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Almena
Wed, Apr 29, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-29T05:06
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 29, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Almena
68.8 mi
01h 05m
To Livonia
68.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
106 mi · 77%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 15%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 2%
County Road 375
1.33 mi · 1%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 05m from Almena
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Almena and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Almena to Livonia?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Almena and 68.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Almena and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parma, 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 Parma.

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Almena and Livonia. The current time is 05:06:33.

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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.