How far is Fayette, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Fayette, MI to Livonia, MI is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
409.79 mi
06h 16m
Flight
283.94 mi
456.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.94 mi
Kilometers
456.96 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.79 mi
Kilometers
659.5 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Fri, May 1, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-01T07:31
Arrive Livonia
Fri, May 1, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Fayette
204.7 mi
03h 08m
To Livonia
205.1 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Fayette and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1026 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Fayette State Park Access

    1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto II Road

    1 km · 52 sec · II Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 13.25 Lane

    1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on LL Road

    2 mi · 3 min · LL Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 16th Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on OO.25 Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    38 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 33%
OO.25 Road
111 mi · 27%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 23%
US 23
30.9 mi · 8%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 4%
I 96
7.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.8 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 08m from Fayette
Leave By
11:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Livonia?

The road trip is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.7 miles from Fayette and 205.1 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.53 one way or $109.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 283.94 mi (456.96 km).

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#1 Fayette

Township of Michigan in Delta County

Population1,049
Coordinates45.7174800, -86.6679100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette State Park Access (-86.66747, 45.717213)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.46 gal
54.74 L · about $54.53
Round trip
$109.06
28.92 gal · 109.48 L
Estimated CO2
128.5 kg one way
Round trip: 257 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.53 $109.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.50 $123.00
Premium $4.65 $67.30 $134.59
Diesel $5.30 $76.70 $153.39

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 Fayette and Livonia. The current time is 07:31:22.

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.