How far is Clyde, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Clyde, MI to Livonia, MI is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
33.91 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.47 mi
40.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.47 mi
Kilometers
40.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.57 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, May 7, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-05-07T10:58
Arrive Livonia
Thu, May 7, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clyde
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Livonia
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bishop

    142 m · 26 sec · Bishop

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North Milford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    132 m · 15 sec · West Commerce Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Peters Road

    2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Huron Street

    837 ft · 38 sec · West Huron Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto General Motors Road

    1798 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Milford Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 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 Clyde and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
9.94 mi · 29%
I 96
7.07 mi · 21%
North Milford Road
6.07 mi · 18%
South Milford Road
4.55 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 10%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

8.26 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 22m from Clyde
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Clyde and 17 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 25.47 mi (40.99 km).

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#1 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Bishop (-83.618, 42.68086)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Livonia. The current time is 10:58:29.

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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.