How far is Livonia, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
30.17 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Auburn Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Bingham Farms
MI

Village

From Livonia
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn Hills
15.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Auburn Hills.

  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

    120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Telegraph Drive

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
14.8 mi · 49%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.93 mi · 16%
Jeffries Freeway
3.15 mi · 10%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 5%
West Square Lake Road
1.18 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

13.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bingham Farms
00h 22m from Livonia
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Auburn Hills?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Livonia and 15.1 miles from Auburn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

7 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

13 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.8 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Auburn Hills

#2 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Auburn Hills. The current time is 02:48:52.

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.