How far is Livonia, MI from Au Train, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Au Train, MI is about 419.4 miles (675 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
419.4 mi
07h 40m
Flight
329.08 mi
529.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.08 mi
Kilometers
529.6 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.4 mi
Kilometers
674.96 km
Drive Time
07h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Au Train
Sun, May 31, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Mon, Jun 1, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-31T11:03
Arrive Au Train
Sun, May 31, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:41 PM to 3:11 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Livonia
209.6 mi
03h 50m
To Au Train
209.8 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Au Train.

  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

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  18. 18

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  19. 19

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  25. 25

    Continue on M-28

    9.2 mi · 11 min · M-28

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arbutus Street

    917 ft · 24 sec · Arbutus Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

    65 m · 9 sec · Woodland Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
261 mi · 62%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 15%
M-28
44.3 mi · 11%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 5%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
329.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
03h 50m from Livonia
Leave By
8:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Au Train.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Au Train?

The road trip is about 419.4 miles (675 km) and usually takes 07h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.6 miles from Livonia and 209.8 miles from Au Train.

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

The direct path is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.81 one way or $111.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Au Train.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Au Train. Straight-line distance: 329.08 mi (529.6 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Au Train

#2 Au Train

Township in Alger County, Michigan

Population1,063
Coordinates46.4302200, -86.8368200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Au Train (-86.83682, 46.43022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.8 gal
56.02 L · about $55.81
Round trip
$111.62
29.6 gal · 112.04 L
Estimated CO2
131.5 kg one way
Round trip: 263.1 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.81 $111.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.94 $125.89
Premium $4.65 $68.88 $137.76
Diesel $5.30 $78.50 $157.00

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Au Train. The current time is 11:03:55.

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.