How far is Grand Blanc, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Blanc, MI to Livonia, MI is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
62.26 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.19 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Blanc
Thu, Apr 16, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Blanc
2026-04-16T09:53
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Blanc
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Grand Blanc
24.5 mi
00h 31m
To Livonia
37.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Saginaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto I-75 South

    12.2 mi · 13 min · I-75 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  9. 9

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  10. 10

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

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  13. 13

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

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector

    51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  26. 26

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

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  28. 28

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

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Blanc 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
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
12.2 mi · 20%
I 96 East
7.65 mi · 12%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 8%
South Saginaw Road
3.7 mi · 6%
Haggerty Connector
3.63 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight right onto I-75 South

12.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 31m from Grand Blanc
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Blanc and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Blanc to Livonia?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Grand Blanc and 37.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Blanc and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Blanc and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.18 km).

Grand Blanc

#1 Grand Blanc

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Population7,828
Coordinates42.9275300, -83.6299500
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: South Saginaw Road (-83.629974, 42.927515)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Blanc and Livonia. The current time is 09:53:15.

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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.