How far is Livingston, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Livingston, MI to Livonia, MI is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
180.5 mi
02h 49m
Flight
165.69 mi
266.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.5 mi
Kilometers
290.49 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-15T10:02
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Livingston
89.8 mi
01h 24m
To Livonia
90.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Road

    1434 ft · 1 min · Livingston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Red Arrow Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Red Arrow Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2567 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
137 mi · 76%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 12%
I 94 East
10.3 mi · 6%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Red Arrow Highway
4.65 mi · 3%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 24m from Livingston
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to Livonia?

The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Livingston and 90.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.65 km).

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#1 Livingston

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.9683800, -86.5430800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston Road (-86.543084, 41.968322)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Livonia. The current time is 10:02:01.

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.