How far is Livonia, MI from Cambria, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Cambria, MI is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
102.97 mi
02h 16m
Flight
77.14 mi
124.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.14 mi
Kilometers
124.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.97 mi
Kilometers
165.72 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambria
Tue, Jun 2, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Tue, Jun 2, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-06-02T12:17
Arrive Cambria
Tue, Jun 2, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Livonia
51.4 mi
01h 08m
To Cambria
51.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Cambria.

  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

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    978 ft · 18 sec · West Chicago Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olds Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olds Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Carleton Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Carleton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    92 m · 5 sec · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Howell Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Howell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Hillsdale Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · South Hillsdale Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Reading Road West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Reading Road West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cambria Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Cambria Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lilac Road

    1257 ft · 55 sec · Lilac Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lilac Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
34.5 mi · 33%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 20%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 11%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 9%
M 60
6.06 mi · 6%
M 14
5.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

34.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 08m from Livonia
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Cambria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Cambria?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Livonia and 51.6 miles from Cambria.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Cambria.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Cambria. Straight-line distance: 77.14 mi (124.15 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cambria

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population2,478
Coordinates41.8219900, -84.6649500
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Cambria (-84.66495, 41.82199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Cambria. The current time is 12:17:16.

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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.