How far is Canton, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Canton, MI to Livonia, MI is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Livonia.
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Start on Eddington Circle
701 ft · 35 sec · Eddington Circle
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Continue on Cherry Hill Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Haggerty Road
1 mi · 2 min · Haggerty Road
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Turn right onto Ford Road
1826 ft · 37 sec · Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth, Livonia
1980 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
46 m · 5 sec · 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 Canton and Livonia.
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.
Plymouth Road
Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.73 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Livonia?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Canton and 7.8 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).
#1 Canton
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 86,825 |
| Coordinates | 42.3086500, -83.4821600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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