How far is Green, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Green, MI to Livonia, MI is about 569.5 miles (916.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 429.9 miles (691.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green and Livonia.
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Start on Townline Road
42 m · 7 sec · Townline Road
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Steel Street
1691 ft · 22 sec · South Steel Street
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Continue on Rockland Road
10.5 mi · 14 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on National Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
38.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right
40.1 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 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 Green and Livonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green and Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green to Livonia?
The road trip is about 569.5 miles (916.5 km) and usually takes 09h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.1 miles from Green and 281.4 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 429.9 miles (691.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.80 one way or $151.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green and Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace
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 Saint Ignace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 429.88 mi (691.83 km).
#1 Green
Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 46.8374400, -89.4398700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 916 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 06m |
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 | $75.80 | $151.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.49 | $170.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $93.55 | $187.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $106.61 | $213.22 |
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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