How far is Livonia, MI from Ferry, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Ferry, MI is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.78 mi
03h 59m
Flight
167.72 mi
269.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.72 mi
Kilometers
269.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.78 mi
Kilometers
348.88 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
108.2 mi
01h 59m
To Ferry
108.6 mi
01h 59m

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
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington

    2543 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 20: New Era

    2333 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Stony Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Stony Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hayes Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Hayes Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 132nd Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South 132nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    847 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
91.8 mi · 42%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 37%
US 31 North
30 mi · 14%
Hayes Road
6.21 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
West Stony Lake Road
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 59m from Livonia
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Partly Sunny near Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Livonia and 108.6 miles from Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Ferry. Straight-line distance: 167.72 mi (269.92 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 Ferry

Township of Michigan

Population1,314
Coordinates43.5841800, -86.2247900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Ferry (-86.22479, 43.58418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.70
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.85 $57.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.65 $35.60 $71.21
Diesel $5.30 $40.58 $81.15

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 Ferry. The current time is 02:36:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.