How far is Alpine, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Alpine, MI to Livonia, MI is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
150.86 mi
02h 14m
Flight
128 mi
205.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128 mi
Kilometers
205.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.86 mi
Kilometers
242.79 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

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

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Alpine
75.1 mi
01h 07m
To Livonia
75.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7 Mile Road Northwest

    1302 ft · 29 sec · 7 Mile Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    600 ft · 9 sec · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    60 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
70.2 mi · 47%
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 45%
I 96
7.07 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
7 Mile Road Northwest
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 07m from Alpine
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Alpine and 75.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 128 mi (205.99 km).

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#1 Alpine

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population13,883
Coordinates43.0728000, -85.6850400
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: 7 Mile Road Northwest (-85.685039, 43.072713)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Livonia. The current time is 03:29:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.