How far is Livonia, MI from Fraser, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Fraser, MI is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Fraser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Fraser.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Utica Road
2932 ft · 1 min · Utica Road
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Turn slight right onto Garfield Road
2256 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Fraser.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.78 mi · 00h 07m
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 Fraser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Fraser?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Livonia and 16.2 miles from Fraser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Fraser.
Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck
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 Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.16 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 Fraser
City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 14,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.5392000, -82.9493700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fraser (-82.94937, 42.5392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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