How far is Cass City, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Cass City, MI to Livonia, MI is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
131.94 mi
02h 15m
Flight
85.63 mi
137.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.63 mi
Kilometers
137.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.94 mi
Kilometers
212.34 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Cass City
Sat, May 30, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cass City
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Livonia
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cass City
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
Almont
MI

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Cass City
54.2 mi
01h 07m
To Livonia
77.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cass City and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cass City Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cass City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Van Dyke Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

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

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

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

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  15. 15

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

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
46.7 mi · 35%
South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 15%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 6%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
6.53 mi · 5%
Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 4%
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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almont
01h 07m from Cass City
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cass City and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cass City to Livonia?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Almont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Cass City and 77.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cass City and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Almont

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 Almont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Rochester City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Rochester City Hall

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
Rating 2.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

43 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

44 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cass City and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 85.63 mi (137.81 km).

Cass City

#1 Cass City

City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,273
Coordinates43.6008500, -83.1746700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.174672, 43.600889)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cass City and Livonia. The current time is 05:23:37.

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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.