How far is Lakeview, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Livonia, MI is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.32 mi
03h 01m
Flight
175.16 mi
281.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.16 mi
Kilometers
281.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.32 mi
Kilometers
311.12 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Fri, Nov 6, 8:13 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Livonia
Fri, Nov 6, 8:13 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Brownlee Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Lakeview
96.5 mi
01h 30m
To Livonia
96.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeshore Drive

    125 m · 12 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Goodwin Avenue

    1442 ft · 1 min · Goodwin Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Arrow Highway

    119 m · 15 sec · Red Arrow Highway

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Union Pier Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Union Pier Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 71%
Union Pier Road
28.3 mi · 15%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 11%
M 14
4.69 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Goodwin Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownlee Park
01h 30m from Lakeview
Leave By
10:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to Livonia?

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Lakeview and 96.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park

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

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

RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

4 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Albion station

33 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

36 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 175.16 mi (281.89 km).

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#1 Lakeview

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

Population994
Coordinates41.8333700, -86.6928000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeshore Drive (-86.692715, 41.833281)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.18
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $29.59 $59.18
Mid-grade $5.02 $34.24 $68.49
Premium $5.62 $38.31 $76.63
Diesel $6.61 $45.07 $90.13

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and Livonia. The current time is 17:12:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.