How far is Bennington, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Bennington, MI to Livonia, MI is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.5 mi
01h 16m
Flight
59.8 mi
96.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.8 mi
Kilometers
96.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.5 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bennington
37.7 mi
00h 38m
To Livonia
37.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Bennington and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bennington Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West Bennington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Stockbridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
42.5 mi · 56%
I 96
7.07 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 2%
East Grand River Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
West Bennington Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 38m from Bennington
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Bennington and 37.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 59.8 mi (96.24 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Township in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Population3,048
Coordinates42.9353100, -84.2419100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bennington Road (-84.241913, 42.935398)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 Bennington and Livonia. The current time is 23:00:24.

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.