How far is Livonia, MI from Charlevoix, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Charlevoix, MI is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Arenac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Charlevoix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Charlevoix.
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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
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
54.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway
2948 ft · 50 sec · North US 131 Highway
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Turn left onto West M-32 Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · West M-32 Highway
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Continue on M 32
3.8 mi · 6 min · M 32
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Continue on Maple Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1477 ft · 25 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
1077 ft · 18 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1255 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2058 ft · 38 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto North Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on M 66 North
12.1 mi · 18 min · M 66 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive
83 m · 12 sec · Bridge Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Charlevoix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Charlevoix?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Livonia and 134.8 miles from Charlevoix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Partly Sunny near Charlevoix.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Charlevoix. Straight-line distance: 224.82 mi (361.82 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 Charlevoix
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 45.3180600, -85.2584000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlevoix (-85.2584, 45.31806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
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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