How far is Livonia, MI from Clyde, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Clyde, MI is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.04 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.47 mi
40.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.47 mi
Kilometers
40.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, May 7, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-07T11:14
Arrive Clyde
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livonia
17 mi
00h 25m
To Clyde
17 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    16 mi · 17 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Milford

    2143 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Milford Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto General Motors Road

    1725 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Huron Street

    837 ft · 36 sec · West Huron Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Peters Road

    2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Commerce Street

    132 m · 16 sec · West Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Milford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North Milford Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bishop

    142 m · 20 sec · Bishop

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bishop

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
16 mi · 47%
North Milford Road
6.07 mi · 18%
Milford Road
4.35 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 10%
I 96 West
1.27 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

16 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 25m from Livonia
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Livonia and 17 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 25.47 mi (40.99 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 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Clyde. The current time is 11:14:07.

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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.