How far is Girard, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Girard, MI to Livonia, MI is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
98.52 mi
01h 40m
Flight
87.58 mi
140.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.56 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Girard
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Girard
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Girard
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Girard
49.2 mi
00h 50m
To Livonia
49.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Girard Road

    33 m · 8 sec · East Girard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marshall Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Marshall Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1575 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Jackson Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Jackson Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto M-60

    8 mi · 10 min · M-60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 36%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 22%
M-60
10.8 mi · 11%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 10%
M 14
4.69 mi · 5%
Marshall Road
4.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 50m from Girard
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Girard and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Girard and 49.3 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Girard and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 87.58 mi (140.94 km).

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#1 Girard

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,765
Coordinates42.0294900, -85.0013600
Altitude291
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 Girard Road (-85.001357, 42.029295)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Girard and Livonia. The current time is 18:50:55.

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.