How far is Goodrich, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Goodrich, MI to Livonia, MI is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.63 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.7 mi
62.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.7 mi
Kilometers
62.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.65 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Goodrich
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodrich
2026-05-12T20:01
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodrich
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
Wolverine Lake
MI

Community in Michigan, United States

From Goodrich
22.8 mi
00h 32m
To Livonia
24.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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 Goodrich and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hegel Road

    1243 ft · 39 sec · Hegel Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1006 ft · 48 sec · Depot Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector

    51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodrich 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
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 21%
I 96 East
7.65 mi · 16%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 10%
Haggerty Connector
3.63 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 7%
South State Road
3.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Ortonville Road

Continue on North Ortonville Road

9.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine Lake
00h 32m from Goodrich
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodrich 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 Goodrich to Livonia?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wolverine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Goodrich and 24.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Goodrich and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine Lake

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

23 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

28 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodrich and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 km).

Goodrich

#1 Goodrich

Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,883
Coordinates42.9169700, -83.5063400
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Hegel Road (-83.506335, 42.916865)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodrich and Livonia. The current time is 20:01:27.

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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.