How far is Livonia, MI from Climax, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Climax, MI is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.08 mi
02h 03m
Flight
101.69 mi
163.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.69 mi
Kilometers
163.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.08 mi
Kilometers
177.16 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Climax
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-11-08T09:18
Arrive Climax
Sun, Nov 8, 11:21 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Livonia
54.9 mi
01h 01m
To Climax
55.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58ยฐF
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
32ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m ยท 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    46 m ยท 11 sec ยท Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Merriman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    102 m ยท 13 sec ยท Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft ยท 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi ยท 4 min ยท Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi ยท 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi ยท 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    78.4 mi ยท 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M-37: Climax, Augusta

    1135 ft ยท 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Columbia Avenue

    1009 ft ยท 16 sec ยท West Columbia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mercury Drive

    2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Mercury Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East M N Avenue

    1286 ft ยท 41 sec ยท East M N Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 44th Street

    1374 ft ยท 38 sec ยท South 44th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    72 m ยท 6 sec ยท East Maple Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
78.4 mi ยท 71%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi ยท 19%
M 14
5.36 mi ยท 5%
Mercury Drive
2.18 mi ยท 2%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi ยท 1%
North Main Street
0.77 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

78.4 mi ยท 01h 24m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 01m from Livonia
Leave By
2:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Clear near Climax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Livonia and 55.2 miles from Climax.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.58 one way or $33.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Climax. Straight-line distance: 101.69 mi (163.66 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Climax

Village in Michigan

Population780
Coordinates42.2383800, -85.3349900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Climax (-85.33499, 42.23838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L ยท about $16.58
Round trip
$33.16
7.76 gal ยท 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $16.58 $33.16
Mid-grade $4.96 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $5.56 $21.57 $43.13
Diesel $6.58 $25.53 $51.06

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Climax. The current time is 09:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.