How far is Livonia, MI from Brown City, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Brown City, MI is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Brown City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Brown City.
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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 left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on North Van Dyke Road
12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto East Burnside Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Burnside Road
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Continue on Main Street
2359 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Brown City.
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.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
24.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Brown City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Brown City?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Livonia and 41.8 miles from Brown City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 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 Brown City.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Brown City. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.4 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 Brown City
City in Sanilac and Lapeer counties in Michgan, United States
| Population | 1,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.2122500, -82.9896600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brown City (-82.98966, 43.21225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
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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