How far is Grattan, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Grattan, MI to Livonia, MI is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grattan and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grattan and Livonia.
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Start on Old Belding Road Northeast
847 ft · 28 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
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Continue on North Hudson Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grattan and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grattan 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 Grattan to Livonia?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Grattan and 71.9 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Holt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grattan and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 114.21 mi (183.81 km).
#1 Grattan
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.0842000, -85.3811300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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