How far is Hamilton, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Hamilton, MI to Livonia, MI is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
170.85 mi
02h 35m
Flight
136.79 mi
220.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.79 mi
Kilometers
220.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.85 mi
Kilometers
274.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, May 13, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Hamilton
76.9 mi
01h 17m
To Livonia
94 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  10. 10

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  11. 11

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  15. 15

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  20. 20

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  21. 21

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  39. 39

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 39%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 12%
Lincoln Road
20.3 mi · 12%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 17m from Hamilton
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Hamilton and 94 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 136.79 mi (220.14 km).

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#1 Hamilton

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population1,457
Coordinates42.6772500, -86.0061500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Road (-86.005779, 42.677459)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Livonia. The current time is 19:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.