How far is Livonia, MI from Adrian, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Adrian, MI is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
61.12 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.83 mi
76.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.83 mi
Kilometers
76.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.36 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adrian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Adrian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
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
Saline
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Livonia
30.5 mi
00h 41m
To Adrian
30.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Saline

    1946 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    19.7 mi · 29 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  15. 15

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · East Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Avenue
19.7 mi · 32%
Jeffries Freeway
18.4 mi · 30%
US 23 South
8.39 mi · 14%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 11%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

19.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saline
00h 41m from Livonia
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adrian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Livonia and 30.6 miles from Adrian.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saline

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

14 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

47 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

50 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

52 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Adrian. Straight-line distance: 47.83 mi (76.98 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Adrian

#2 Adrian

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,170
Coordinates41.8975500, -84.0371700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Adrian (-84.03717, 41.89755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 Livonia and Adrian. The current time is 23:31:09.

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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.