How far is Beechwood, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Beechwood, MI to Livonia, MI is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
166.52 mi
02h 33m
Flight
144.15 mi
231.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.15 mi
Kilometers
231.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.99 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Beechwood
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-17T22:46
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Beechwood
83.1 mi
01h 16m
To Livonia
83.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    761 ft · 19 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 14 sec · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  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 Beechwood 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 41%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 30%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 11%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.54 mi · 5%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 16m from Beechwood
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beechwood 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 Beechwood to Livonia?

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Beechwood and 83.4 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 144.15 mi (231.98 km).

Beechwood

#1 Beechwood

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,015
Coordinates42.7969700, -86.1258800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.125944, 42.796972)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Livonia. The current time is 22:46:56.

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.