How far is Flushing, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Livonia, MI is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
72.3 mi
01h 11m
Flight
54.26 mi
87.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.26 mi
Kilometers
87.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.3 mi
Kilometers
116.35 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Flushing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flushing
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flushing
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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Flushing
36.1 mi
00h 35m
To Livonia
36.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Flushing and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Flushing Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Flushing Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Pierson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Pierson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flushing 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
30.9 mi · 43%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 24%
I 75 South
7.86 mi · 11%
I 96
7.07 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 5%
East Pierson Road
2.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 35m from Flushing
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flushing and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Flushing and 36.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.32 km).

Flushing

#1 Flushing

City in Michigan

Population7,840
Coordinates43.0630800, -83.8510700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.85107, 43.063011)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flushing and Livonia. The current time is 20:39:01.

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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.