How far is Livonia, MI from Denton, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Denton, MI is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Denton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ann Arbor Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Toledo
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
2403 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Michigan Avenue
915 ft · 21 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Denton Road
1341 ft · 25 sec · Denton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Denton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Denton.
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.
I 275 South
Merge slight left
5.17 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Denton?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Livonia and 7.7 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Denton. Straight-line distance: 11.62 mi (18.7 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 Denton
Township in Roscommon County, Michigan
| Population | 5,424 |
| Coordinates | 42.2578200, -83.5241000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-83.5241, 42.25782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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