How far is Grosse Pointe Park, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Livonia, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.15 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.21 mi
34.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, May 28, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Grosse Pointe Park
Thu, May 28, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Pointe Park
2026-05-28T14:23
Arrive Livonia
Thu, May 28, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Pointe Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dearborn
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Grosse Pointe Park
12.9 mi
00h 16m
To Livonia
13.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Park and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conner Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Conner Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Park 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.4 mi · 40%
Edsel Ford Freeway
6.32 mi · 24%
Jeffries Freeway
3.33 mi · 13%
Conner Street
2.42 mi · 9%
Merriman Road
1.31 mi · 5%
East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jeffries Freeway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn
00h 16m from Grosse Pointe Park
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Livonia?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Grosse Pointe Park and 13.3 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Dearborn

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

2 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

10 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Park and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 21.21 mi (34.13 km).

Grosse Pointe Park

#1 Grosse Pointe Park

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population10,972
Coordinates42.3758700, -82.9374200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Avenue (-82.937411, 42.375856)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Pointe Park and Livonia. The current time is 14:23:50.

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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.