How far is Holly, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Livonia, MI is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
55.49 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.44 mi
52.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.31 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Holly
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Livonia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly
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
Wolverine Lake
MI

Community in Michigan, United States

From Holly
21.3 mi
00h 28m
To Livonia
34.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    9 m · 8 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Holly Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Holly Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    5 mi · 5 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  10. 10

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  11. 11

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

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  14. 14

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

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector

    51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  27. 27

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

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  29. 29

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

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly 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
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
7.65 mi · 14%
I-75 South
5.04 mi · 9%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 9%
Haggerty Connector
3.63 mi · 7%
East Holly Road
3.56 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Continue straight

6.07 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolverine Lake
00h 28m from Holly
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly 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 Holly to Livonia?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Wolverine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Holly and 34.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wolverine Lake

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

23 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

23 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

28 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.21 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly and Livonia. The current time is 11:36:10.

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.