How far is Livonia, MI from Bertrand, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Bertrand, MI is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Bertrand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Bertrand.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 51: Decatur, Dowagiac
1605 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto 43rd Street
73 m · 4 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
5.8 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on East Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
2 mi · 3 min · M-51
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Turn left onto County Road 215
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 215
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Continue on 96th Avenue
1909 ft · 30 sec · 96th Avenue
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Continue on Glenwood Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn right onto Hatch Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · Hatch Street
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Continue on Marcellus Highway
2372 ft · 38 sec · Marcellus Highway
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Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dutch Settlement Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
100 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dailey Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Dailey Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Detroit Road
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bond Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Bertrand.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
114 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Bertrand?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Livonia and 91.7 miles from Bertrand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Bertrand. Straight-line distance: 154.75 mi (249.05 km).
#1 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bertrand
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 2,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.7744900, -86.2622300 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bertrand (-86.26223, 41.77449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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