How far is Livonia, MI from Charleston, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Charleston, MI is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
Driving 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 36m.
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.
County in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Charleston.
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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)
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
2510 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on South Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street
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Continue on North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Turn left onto Charleston Road
6 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Charleston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ford Freeway
Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Charleston?
The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Livonia and 64.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Livonia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Sarnia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Clair.
Port Huron
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 95.33 mi (153.42 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 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-82.68604, 43.65918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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