How far is Goodland, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Goodland, MI to Livonia, MI is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
69.71 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.16 mi
83.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.16 mi
Kilometers
83.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.19 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Fri, May 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Goodland
Fri, May 15, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodland
2026-05-15T13:08
Arrive Livonia
Fri, May 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodland
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
Utica
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Goodland
34.7 mi
00h 42m
To Livonia
35 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph WSW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armstrong Road

    24 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Van Dyke Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Van Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
28.5 mi · 41%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 11%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
6.53 mi · 9%
Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 8%
North Van Dyke Road
4.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 42m from Goodland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Goodland and Partly Cloudy near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Goodland and 35 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Goodland and Partly Cloudy near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Utica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

18 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 52.16 mi (83.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Goodland

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,811
Coordinates43.0947500, -83.0724400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Armstrong Road (-83.072437, 43.094694)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodland and Livonia. The current time is 13:08:24.

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.