How far is Aurelius, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Aurelius, MI to Livonia, MI is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
81.69 mi
01h 17m
Flight
60.59 mi
97.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.59 mi
Kilometers
97.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.69 mi
Kilometers
131.46 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Aurelius
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurelius
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurelius
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Aurelius
40.7 mi
00h 38m
To Livonia
41 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
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 Aurelius and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Aurelius Road

    21 m · 7 sec · South Aurelius Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Barnes Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · West Barnes Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Jackson

    2032 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurelius 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
32.4 mi · 40%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 26%
Jackson
17.7 mi · 22%
M 14
4.69 mi · 6%
West Barnes Road
3.9 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit

32.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 38m from Aurelius
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurelius and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Aurelius and 41 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurelius and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurelius and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 60.59 mi (97.51 km).

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#1 Aurelius

Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Population4,341
Coordinates42.5242000, -84.5222000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Aurelius Road (-84.522378, 42.524199)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurelius and Livonia. The current time is 20:48:11.

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.