How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Livonia, MI is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.57 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
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
Bingham Farms
MI

Village

From Auburn Hills
14.9 mi
00h 23m
To Livonia
23.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    1081 ft · 25 sec · South Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    2850 ft · 55 sec · South Lapeer Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    15.1 mi · 25 min · South Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Drive

    1481 ft · 32 sec · Telegraph Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    98 m · 8 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 West

    1573 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Telegraph Road
15.3 mi · 40%
Jeffries Freeway
3.23 mi · 8%
I 75 South
3.12 mi · 8%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 6%
North Opdyke Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Telegraph Road

Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

15.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bingham Farms
00h 23m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn Hills and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Livonia?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Auburn Hills and 23.6 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn Hills and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

7 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

13 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.8 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 Auburn Hills and Livonia. The current time is 23:42:58.

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.