How far is Livonia, MI from Eaton Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Eaton Rapids, MI is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
82.77 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.15 mi
108.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.15 mi
Kilometers
108.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.77 mi
Kilometers
133.2 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eaton Rapids
Tue, May 26, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Tue, May 26, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-26T12:26
Arrive Eaton Rapids
Tue, May 26, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livonia
41.3 mi
00h 49m
To Eaton Rapids
41.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Eaton Rapids.

  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

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    32 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50 West: Charlotte

    2577 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Clinton Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Clinton Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Street

    13 m · 1 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
32 mi · 39%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 25%
Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 18%
M 14
5.36 mi · 6%
South Clinton Trail
4.87 mi · 6%
US-127 NORTH
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

32 mi · 00h 34m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 49m from Livonia
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Eaton Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Eaton Rapids?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Livonia and 41.4 miles from Eaton Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Eaton Rapids. Straight-line distance: 67.15 mi (108.07 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Eaton Rapids

#2 Eaton Rapids

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Population4,194
Coordinates42.5092000, -84.6558100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Eaton Rapids (-84.65581, 42.5092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Eaton Rapids. The current time is 12:26:25.

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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.