How far is Chapin, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Chapin, MI to Livonia, MI is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.73 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.54 mi
115.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.46 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Fri, May 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Chapin
Fri, May 1, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapin
2026-05-01T08:45
Arrive Livonia
Fri, May 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Chapin
47.3 mi
00h 50m
To Livonia
47.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ridge Road

    40 m · 5 sec · West Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chapin Road

    1227 ft · 34 sec · South Chapin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Carland Road

    9 mi · 22 min · North Carland Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Chipman Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Chipman Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    21.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Stockbridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapin 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
42.5 mi · 45%
North Carland Road
8.96 mi · 9%
I 96
7.07 mi · 7%
West Main Street
6.01 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
South Chipman Street
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
00h 50m from Chapin
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chapin and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Chapin and 47.4 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chapin and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapin and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.14 km).

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#1 Chapin

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population1,004
Coordinates43.1322500, -84.3047000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ridge Road (-84.304789, 43.132369)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapin and Livonia. The current time is 08:45:54.

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.