How far is Hadley, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Hadley, MI to Livonia, MI is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
51.95 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.95 mi
Kilometers
83.61 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Jun 3, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hadley
Wed, Jun 3, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hadley
2026-06-03T09:19
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Jun 3, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hadley
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 Hadley
25 mi
00h 36m
To Livonia
27 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pratt Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Pratt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hadley Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · South Hadley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oakwood Road

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Oakwood Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakwood Road

    2598 ft · 1 min · Oakwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oakwood Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Oakwood Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ortonville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Ortonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1006 ft · 48 sec · Depot Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  11. 11

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  12. 12

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

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  15. 15

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

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector

    51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

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

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  30. 30

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

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  37. 37

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hadley 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
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Ortonville Road
8.32 mi · 16%
I 96 East
7.65 mi · 15%
South Hadley Road
6.25 mi · 12%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 10%
Haggerty Connector
3.63 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Ortonville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ortonville Road

8.32 mi · 00h 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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 36m from Hadley
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hadley and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 25 miles from Hadley and 27 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hadley and Sunny 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 Hadley and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.3 km).

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#1 Hadley

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,476
Coordinates42.9544700, -83.4032800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Pratt Road (-83.403272, 42.954205)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hadley and Livonia. The current time is 09:19:26.

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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.