How far is Bellaire, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Bellaire, MI to Livonia, MI is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Livonia.
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Start on Ann Street
19 m · 8 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto West Antrim Street
64 m · 11 sec · West Antrim Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1712 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Cayuga Street
2804 ft · 47 sec · East Cayuga Street
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Turn straight onto Cayuga/Division Cutoff
95 m · 5 sec · Cayuga/Division Cutoff
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Continue on South Division Street
2502 ft · 42 sec · South Division Street
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Continue on South M-88 Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · South M-88 Highway
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Continue on West State Street
2652 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
81 m · 13 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto South Williams Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Williams Street
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Turn slight left onto Maple Street
2306 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Darragh Road
10.8 mi · 19 min · Darragh Road
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Continue on Sigma Road Southeast
2 mi · 4 min · Sigma Road Southeast
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Turn left onto M-72 East
17.6 mi · 25 min · M-72 East
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Turn right onto North James Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost leaving Bellaire and Patchy Frost near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Livonia?
The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Bellaire and 122 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Bellaire and Patchy Frost near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Tawas City, MI
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 202.95 mi (326.61 km).
#1 Bellaire
County seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 44.9802800, -85.2111700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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