How far is Livonia, MI from Ada, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Ada, MI is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Ada.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Lowell
1470 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
2201 ft · 41 sec · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Cascade Road Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Snow Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 3 min · Snow Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buttrick Avenue Southeast
2306 ft · 47 sec · Buttrick Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thornapple River Drive Southeast
2558 ft · 1 min · Thornapple River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Headley Street Southeast
107 m · 19 sec · Headley Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Ada Drive Southeast
690 ft · 23 sec · Ada Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ada Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Ada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Ada?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Livonia and 67.5 miles from Ada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Ada. Straight-line distance: 115.84 mi (186.42 km).
#1 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 14,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.9542000, -85.4889100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-85.48891, 42.9542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.77 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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