How far is Lee, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Lee, MI to Livonia, MI is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
160.19 mi
02h 41m
Flight
139.8 mi
224.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.8 mi
Kilometers
224.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.19 mi
Kilometers
257.8 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-19T13:20
Arrive Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Lee
80.2 mi
01h 20m
To Livonia
80 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 118th Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    3078 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  17. 17

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  22. 22

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  23. 23

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  41. 41

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 42%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 13%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
Lincoln Road
8.19 mi · 5%
56th Street
6.84 mi · 4%
118th Avenue
6.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 20m from Lee
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lee and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Lee and 80 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lee and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 139.8 mi (224.98 km).

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#1 Lee

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population4,288
Coordinates42.4508700, -86.0908600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 56th Street (-86.090227, 42.450874)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 Lee and Livonia. The current time is 13:20:03.

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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.