How far is Grant, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Grant, MI to Livonia, MI is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
173.78 mi
02h 43m
Flight
141.32 mi
227.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.32 mi
Kilometers
227.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.78 mi
Kilometers
279.67 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 11, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Grant
Sat, Apr 11, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-11T14:22
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 11, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Grant
85.6 mi
01h 21m
To Livonia
88.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    2950 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mason Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Newaygo Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 41%
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 39%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
North Newaygo Road
4.19 mi · 2%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
141.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 21m from Grant
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Grant and 88.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 141.32 mi (227.44 km).

Grant

#1 Grant

City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA

Population900
Coordinates43.3361300, -85.8108800
Altitude254
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 Maple Street (-85.810611, 43.336129)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Livonia. The current time is 14:22:36.

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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.