How far is Livonia, MI from Caro, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Caro, MI is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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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 02h 15m.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Caro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Caro.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 27 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on Ohmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mayville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mayville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
775 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Ohmer Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ohmer Road
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Continue on Mertz Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · Mertz Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Street
2688 ft · 1 min · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto North Almer Street
782 ft · 27 sec · North Almer Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
157 m · 28 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Caro.
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.
North Lapeer Road
Continue on North Lapeer Road
18 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Patchy Frost leaving Livonia and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Caro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Caro?
The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Livonia and 44.6 miles from Caro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Livonia and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Caro.
Stop Ideas Near Thomas
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 Thomas.
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flint station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Caro. Straight-line distance: 77.58 mi (124.86 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 Caro
City in and the county seat of Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.4907300, -83.3988500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caro (-83.39885, 43.49073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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