How far is Ford River, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Ford River, MI to Livonia, MI is about 436.3 miles (702.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ford River and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ford River and Livonia.
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Start on 9.9 Lane
26 m · 5 sec · 9.9 Lane
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Merge slight right onto Lake Shore
8.6 mi · 11 min · Lake Shore
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ford River and Livonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ford River 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 Ford River to Livonia?
The road trip is about 436.3 miles (702.1 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.9 miles from Ford River and 218.3 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.2 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 $58.07 one way or $116.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ford River and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ford River and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 296.14 mi (476.59 km).
#1 Ford River
Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,993 |
| Coordinates | 45.6794100, -87.1401300 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $58.07 | $116.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.50 | $130.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.67 | $143.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.68 | $163.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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