How far is Highland, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Highland, MI to Livonia, MI is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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City in Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Livonia.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Milford Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Milford Road
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
132 m · 15 sec · West Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Peters Road
2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road
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Continue on West Huron Street
837 ft · 38 sec · West Huron Street
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Turn right onto General Motors Road
1798 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road
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Turn left onto South Milford Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Milford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Livonia.
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.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Livonia?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Highland and 15.5 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Novi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novi.
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Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.01 km).
#1 Highland
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.6380900, -83.6171700 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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