How far is Lawrence, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MI to Livonia, MI is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Livonia.
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Start on West Saint Joseph Street
3037 ft · 1 min · West Saint Joseph Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 671
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 671
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Turn straight onto 43rd Street
88 m · 5 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
117 m · 6 sec · M-51
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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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 Lawrence 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 94 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Light Rain near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Livonia?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Lawrence and 74.8 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Light Rain near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
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 Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 138.3 mi (222.58 km).
#1 Lawrence
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 970 |
| Coordinates | 42.2192100, -86.0514100 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.59 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $27.44 | $54.87 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
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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