How far is Ferrysburg, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Ferrysburg, MI to Livonia, MI is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
174.74 mi
02h 42m
Flight
153.72 mi
247.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.72 mi
Kilometers
247.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.74 mi
Kilometers
281.22 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Ferrysburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrysburg
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrysburg
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Ferrysburg
87.3 mi
01h 21m
To Livonia
87.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 60 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    933 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Savage Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Savage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Ferrysburg 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
112 mi · 64%
Exit 9
43.6 mi · 25%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 21m from Ferrysburg
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ferrysburg and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Ferrysburg and 87.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ferrysburg and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrysburg and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 153.72 mi (247.39 km).

Ferrysburg

#1 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 174th Avenue (-86.220773, 43.084456)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.34 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.68 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferrysburg and Livonia. The current time is 19:32:40.

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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.