How far is Benzonia, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Benzonia, MI to Livonia, MI is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benzonia and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benzonia and Livonia.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Benzie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Benzie Highway
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Turn left onto Cadillac Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Cadillac Highway
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West M-115 Highway
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Continue on West Mesick Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · West Mesick Avenue
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Continue on West M-115 Highway
2666 ft · 51 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West M-115 Highway
39 m · 2 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway
108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway
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Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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 Benzonia 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.
West M-115 Highway
Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benzonia and Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benzonia to Livonia?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Benzonia and 126.3 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $83.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benzonia and Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Midland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benzonia and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 207.78 mi (334.39 km).
#1 Benzonia
Township in Benzie County, Michigan
| Population | 505 |
| Coordinates | 44.6213900, -86.0992600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.77 | $42.00 | $83.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $46.87 | $93.74 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $52.16 | $104.31 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $57.00 | $114.00 |
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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