How far is Livonia, MI from Canton, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Canton, MI is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.58 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.79 mi
12.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.79 mi
Kilometers
12.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.58 mi
Kilometers
17.03 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, Apr 11, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-11T00:38
Arrive Canton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Livonia
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Canton
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plymouth Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Ann Arbor Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Toledo

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Canton, Westland

    2247 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    819 ft · 23 sec · Ford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Haggerty Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Surrey Drive

    54 m · 9 sec · Surrey Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Eddington Circle

    701 ft · 31 sec · Eddington Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eddington Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plymouth Road
2.71 mi · 26%
I 275 South
2.51 mi · 24%
Cherry Hill Road
1.84 mi · 17%
Ann Arbor Road
1.75 mi · 17%
Haggerty Road
1 mi · 9%
M 153
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Plymouth Road

Turn left onto Plymouth Road

2.71 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 09m from Livonia
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Livonia and 5.3 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Canton. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population86,825
Coordinates42.3086500, -83.4821600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Canton (-83.48216, 42.30865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.79
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.40 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.65 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.30 $1.96 $3.92

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Canton. The current time is 00:38:08.

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.