How far is Burnside, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Burnside, MI to Livonia, MI is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
77.73 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.1 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Burnside
Mon, May 4, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnside
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Livonia
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnside
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
Shelby
MI

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

From Burnside
38.7 mi
00h 46m
To Livonia
39 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Burnside Road

    14 m · 6 sec · East Burnside Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnside and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
28.5 mi · 37%
North Van Dyke Road
12.4 mi · 16%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 10%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
6.53 mi · 8%
Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 46m from Burnside
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burnside and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Burnside and 39 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burnside and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shelby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

19 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

19 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnside and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.31 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Burnside

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,849
Coordinates43.2105800, -83.0771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Burnside Road (-83.077162, 43.210641)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnside and Livonia. The current time is 19:11:52.

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.