How far is Gladstone, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Gladstone, MI to Livonia, MI is about 421.4 miles (678.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
421.41 mi
06h 19m
Flight
301.74 mi
485.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.74 mi
Kilometers
485.6 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.41 mi
Kilometers
678.2 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Gladstone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladstone
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladstone
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 Gladstone
210.5 mi
03h 09m
To Livonia
211 mi
03h 09m

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
0 to 5 mph E
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 Gladstone and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue North

    93 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  3. 3

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  5. 5

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 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 Gladstone 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 32%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 22%
US 23
30.9 mi · 7%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 4%
I 96
7.07 mi · 2%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

132 mi · 02h 35m

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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.7 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 09m from Gladstone
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gladstone and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 421.4 miles (678.2 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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 210.5 miles from Gladstone and 211 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.7 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 $56.07 one way or $112.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gladstone and Sunny 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 Gladstone and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 301.74 mi (485.6 km).

Gladstone

#1 Gladstone

City in Michigan, USA

Population4,659
Coordinates45.8527400, -87.0218000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue North (-87.0218, 45.85269)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 678 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.87 gal
56.29 L · about $56.07
Round trip
$112.15
29.74 gal · 112.58 L
Estimated CO2
132.1 kg one way
Round trip: 264.3 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.07 $112.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.24 $126.48
Premium $4.65 $69.20 $138.41
Diesel $5.30 $78.87 $157.74

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 Gladstone and Livonia. The current time is 23:41:21.

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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.