How far is Hastings, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Hastings, MI to Livonia, MI is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
120.44 mi
02h 04m
Flight
100.56 mi
161.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.56 mi
Kilometers
161.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.44 mi
Kilometers
193.83 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, May 7, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, May 7, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-07T11:26
Arrive Livonia
Thu, May 7, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
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
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Hastings
59.3 mi
01h 02m
To Livonia
61.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Green Street

    2079 ft · 57 sec · West Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Hanover Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Hanover Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 37

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East M-79 Highway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · East M-79 Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Scott Road

    141 m · 8 sec · Scott Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fuller Street

    3036 ft · 53 sec · Fuller Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1419 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Durkee Street

    2748 ft · 48 sec · Durkee Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South M-66 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South M-66 Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East M-79 Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East M-79 Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lawrence Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Lawrence Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lawrence Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Lansing Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lansing Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lansing Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North: Lansing

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road

    158 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit

    2433 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  21. 21

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-96 EAST
65.5 mi · 54%
Lawrence Highway
11.2 mi · 9%
East M-79 Highway
9.68 mi · 8%
I 69 North
9.19 mi · 8%
I 96
7.07 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-96 EAST

Merge slight left

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 02m from Hastings
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Hastings 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 Hastings to Livonia?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Hastings and 61.1 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 100.56 mi (161.84 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

City in Michigan

Population7,335
Coordinates42.6458700, -85.2908400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Green Street (-85.29084, 42.645914)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Livonia. The current time is 11:26:31.

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.