How far is Clawson, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Clawson, MI to Livonia, MI is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clawson and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson and Livonia.
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Start on South Main Street
10 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 14 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
2138 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
2106 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 8 West: Davison Freeway
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Continue on West Davison Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davison Street
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Continue on West Davison Avenue
2014 ft · 59 sec · West Davison Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 Express: Lansing
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Clawson 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.
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.97 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clawson and Mostly Cloudy near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clawson to Livonia?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Clawson and 13.2 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clawson and Mostly Cloudy near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck
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 Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clawson and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.97 km).
#1 Clawson
City in Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.5333700, -83.1463200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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