How far is Canadian Lakes, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Canadian Lakes, MI to Livonia, MI is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
169.12 mi
02h 44m
Flight
129.25 mi
208 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.25 mi
Kilometers
208 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.12 mi
Kilometers
272.18 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Canadian Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canadian Lakes
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canadian Lakes
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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Canadian Lakes
84.5 mi
01h 22m
To Livonia
84.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canadian Lakes and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    66 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Royal Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Road

    1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 100th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on US-127

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127

  20. 20

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on US-127

    32 mi · 33 min · US-127

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  24. 24

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canadian Lakes 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
58.3 mi · 34%
US-127
33.4 mi · 20%
Business US-127
26.6 mi · 16%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 8%
South Bagley Road
8.87 mi · 5%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
01h 22m from Canadian Lakes
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Canadian Lakes and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canadian Lakes to Livonia?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Canadian Lakes and 84.6 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Canadian Lakes and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canadian Lakes and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 129.25 mi (208 km).

Canadian Lakes

#1 Canadian Lakes

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,756
Coordinates43.5791900, -85.3017000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-85.301802, 43.578944)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Canadian Lakes and Livonia. The current time is 02:06:31.

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.