How far is Bangor, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Bangor, MI to Livonia, MI is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
152.35 mi
02h 27m
Flight
141.02 mi
226.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.02 mi
Kilometers
226.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.35 mi
Kilometers
245.18 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sun, May 31, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-05-31T09:54
Arrive Livonia
Sun, May 31, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Bangor
78 mi
01h 13m
To Livonia
74.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Street

    22 m · 10 sec · Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    1 km · 56 sec · West Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 43

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 215

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215

  6. 6

    Continue on Bangor Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street

    1944 ft · 1 min · North Paw Paw Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · East Saint Joseph Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Red Arrow Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 671

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 671

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 43rd Street

    88 m · 5 sec · 43rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on M-51

    117 m · 6 sec · M-51

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 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 Bangor and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
115 mi · 75%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 14%
County Road 215
5.82 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Red Arrow Highway
4.04 mi · 3%
State Highway 43
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 03m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 13m from Bangor
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bangor and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Bangor and 74.3 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 141.02 mi (226.95 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

City in Michigan, United States

Population2,087
Coordinates42.3125400, -86.1130800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Street (-86.113006, 42.312671)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Livonia. The current time is 09:54:58.

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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.