How far is Livonia, MI from Aetna, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Aetna, MI is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
154.03 mi
247.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.03 mi
Kilometers
247.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.29 mi
Kilometers
314.29 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aetna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-14T21:46
Arrive Aetna
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
97.5 mi
01h 54m
To Aetna
97.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 56th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West 56th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Luce Avenue

    8.1 mi · 11 min · South Luce Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Luce Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 41%
I 96 West
61.5 mi · 32%
M-37
12.8 mi · 7%
South Luce Avenue
8.07 mi · 4%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 54m from Livonia
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aetna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Livonia and 97.8 miles from Aetna.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aetna.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Aetna. Straight-line distance: 154.03 mi (247.88 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aetna

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Population423
Coordinates43.5677900, -85.9208900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Aetna (-85.92089, 43.56779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Aetna. The current time is 21:46:45.

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.