How far is Livonia, MI from Akron, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Akron, MI is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.52 mi
02h 22m
Flight
83.29 mi
134.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.29 mi
Kilometers
134.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.52 mi
Kilometers
187.52 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-14T21:41
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Livonia
58.2 mi
01h 11m
To Akron
58.3 mi
01h 11m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth

    914 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Birch Run Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gera Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Gera Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sanilac Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Sanilac Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Vassar Road

    7 mi · 10 min · South Vassar Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Deckerville Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Deckerville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Merry Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Merry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2350 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beach Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
52 mi · 45%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 20%
South Vassar Road
6.96 mi · 6%
Sanilac Road
5.93 mi · 5%
South Gera Road
4.43 mi · 4%
Gera Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
01h 11m from Livonia
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Livonia and 58.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Akron. Straight-line distance: 83.29 mi (134.05 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Akron

Village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States

Population373
Coordinates43.5680800, -83.5141300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Akron (-83.51413, 43.56808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 Akron. The current time is 21:41:40.

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.