How far is Livonia, MI from Capac, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Capac, MI is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
73.97 mi
01h 38m
Flight
49.46 mi
79.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.46 mi
Kilometers
79.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.97 mi
Kilometers
119.05 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Capac
Sat, May 2, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, May 2, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-02T15:20
Arrive Capac
Sat, May 2, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Utica
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
37 mi
00h 49m
To Capac
37 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · North Van Dyke Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Port Huron

    2599 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Capac Road

    2445 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Capac Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Capac Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    2664 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Mill Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 53 North
24.2 mi · 33%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 15%
I 69 East
7.21 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 7%
North Van Dyke Road
5.3 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
4.53 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 49m from Livonia
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Capac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Livonia and 37 miles from Capac.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Capac.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Utica and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Madison Heights

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

18 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

21 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Capac. Straight-line distance: 49.46 mi (79.6 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Capac

City in St.

Population1,846
Coordinates43.0125300, -82.9279900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Capac (-82.92799, 43.01253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Capac. The current time is 15:20:10.

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.