How far is Edwards, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Edwards, MI to Livonia, MI is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
156.96 mi
02h 21m
Flight
133.12 mi
214.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.12 mi
Kilometers
214.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.96 mi
Kilometers
252.61 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, May 2, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Edwards
Sat, May 2, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwards
2026-05-02T02:33
Arrive Livonia
Sat, May 2, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwards
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Edwards
78.4 mi
01h 10m
To Livonia
78.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on M-30

    4 m · 3 sec · M-30

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Greenwood Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Greenwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alger Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alger Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old M-76

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-76

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Ridge Road

    1338 ft · 39 sec · Maple Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwards 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
87.6 mi · 56%
US 23
30.9 mi · 20%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 11%
I 96
7.07 mi · 5%
West Greenwood Road
5.46 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 10m from Edwards
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edwards 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 Edwards to Livonia?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Edwards and 78.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edwards and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 133.12 mi (214.23 km).

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#1 Edwards

Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates44.1764100, -84.2666700
Altitude257
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 Greenwood Road (-84.26666, 44.176446)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwards and Livonia. The current time is 02:33:20.

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.