How far is Livonia, MI from Davison, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Davison, MI is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.14 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.8 mi
75.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.8 mi
Kilometers
75.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.14 mi
Kilometers
87.13 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Davison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Livonia
27.1 mi
00h 41m
To Davison
27.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North

    3113 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road

    2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  29. 29

    Continue on White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Holcomb Road

    845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South State Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South State Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
11.6 mi · 21%
Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 18%
M 5 North
6.28 mi · 12%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 9%
South Williams Lake Road
4.94 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue on South State Road

11.6 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 41m from Livonia
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Davison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Livonia and 27.1 miles from Davison.

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

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Davison. Straight-line distance: 46.8 mi (75.32 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Davison

#2 Davison

City in Michigan

Population19,254
Coordinates43.0347500, -83.5180100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Davison (-83.51801, 43.03475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Davison. The current time is 02:13:46.

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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.