How far is Irving, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Irving, MI to Livonia, MI is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Livonia.
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Start on McCann Road
132 m · 14 sec · McCann Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Road
766 ft · 34 sec · West Irving Road
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Turn slight left onto McCann Road
1.1 km · 3 min · McCann Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West State Road
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Turn sharp left onto Woodschool Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Woodschool Road
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Turn right onto West Sisson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Sisson Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Brown Road
11 mi · 15 min · East Brown Road
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Continue on Grand Ledge Highway
15.2 mi · 21 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Continue on State Highway 43
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 43
38 m · 5 sec · State Highway 43
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 43
1793 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 43
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Continue on East Saginaw Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · East Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit
2815 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Irving and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irving 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 Irving to Livonia?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Irving and 63.5 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 107.46 mi (172.94 km).
#1 Irving
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 3,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6883700, -85.4180700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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