How far is Clarendon, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Clarendon, MI to Livonia, MI is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
87 mi
01h 26m
Flight
79.11 mi
127.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.11 mi
Kilometers
127.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87 mi
Kilometers
140.01 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 5, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clarendon
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-05-05T03:15
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 5, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Waterloo
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Clarendon
43.4 mi
00h 43m
To Livonia
43.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 22 Mile Road

    1675 ft · 47 sec · 22 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto M-60

    2.7 mi · 3 min · M-60

  3. 3

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 40%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 24%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 11%
M-60
5.52 mi · 6%
M 14
4.69 mi · 5%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 43m from Clarendon
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon and 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 Clarendon to Livonia?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Clarendon and 43.6 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

24 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

33 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

50 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

52 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 79.11 mi (127.32 km).

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#1 Clarendon

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,157
Coordinates42.1303200, -84.8658000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 22 Mile Road (-84.865868, 42.13032)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and Livonia. The current time is 03:15:37.

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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.