How far is Harrison, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Harrison, MI to Livonia, MI is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.21 mi
02h 30m
Flight
135.35 mi
217.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.35 mi
Kilometers
217.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.71 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Harrison
84 mi
01h 15m
To Livonia
84.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1785 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Park Street

    1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Clare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
47.6 mi · 28%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 27%
US 23
30.9 mi · 18%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 10%
North Clare Avenue
13.8 mi · 8%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
01h 15m from Harrison
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Harrison and 84.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 135.35 mi (217.82 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in the U.

Population2,062
Coordinates44.0191900, -84.7994700
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-84.799458, 44.01919)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Livonia. The current time is 01:57:03.

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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.