How far is Livonia, MI from Birmingham, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Birmingham, MI is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Birmingham.
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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
120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
1709 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southfield Road
5.8 mi · 12 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
59 m · 9 sec · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto West Maple Road
2301 ft · 1 min · West Maple Road
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Birmingham.
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.
Southfield Road
Turn straight onto Southfield Road
5.81 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Livonia and 10.1 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.97 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 Birmingham
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.5467000, -83.2113200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birmingham (-83.21132, 42.5467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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