How far is Linden, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Linden, MI to Livonia, MI is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.03 mi
00h 50m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.03 mi
Kilometers
82.13 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 30, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Linden
Thu, Apr 30, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-04-30T02:36
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 30, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linden
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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Linden
25.5 mi
00h 25m
To Livonia
25.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    2583 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Linden Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road

    2826 ft · 46 sec · Bennett Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linden 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
17.3 mi · 34%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 34%
I 96
7.07 mi · 14%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 7%
Linden Road
2.34 mi · 5%
White Lake Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 25m from Linden
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Linden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Linden and 25.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Linden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.81 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,954
Coordinates42.8144700, -83.7824500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bridge Street (-83.782269, 42.814471)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Livonia. The current time is 02:36:59.

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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.