How far is La Salle, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from La Salle, MI to Livonia, MI is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
47.97 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.96 mi
56.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.97 mi
Kilometers
77.2 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Salle
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Salle
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
Flat Rock
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From La Salle
21.2 mi
00h 24m
To Livonia
26.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Laplaisance Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Laplaisance Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth, Livonia

    1980 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Plymouth Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Merriman Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Salle 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
25.5 mi · 53%
South Monroe Street
5.52 mi · 11%
South Dixie Highway
3.65 mi · 8%
North Telegraph Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Plymouth Road
2.73 mi · 6%
Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flat Rock
00h 24m from La Salle
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Salle to Livonia?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Flat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from La Salle and 26.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Flat Rock

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

24 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

25 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

35 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.26 km).

La Salle

#1 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Laplaisance Road (-83.452236, 41.867727)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Salle and Livonia. The current time is 23:01:19.

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.