How far is Livonia, MI from Freeland, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Freeland, MI is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
111.69 mi
02h 05m
Flight
88.9 mi
143.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.9 mi
Kilometers
143.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.69 mi
Kilometers
179.75 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T07:07
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Lake Fenton
MI

Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA

From Livonia
55.9 mi
01h 02m
To Freeland
55.9 mi
01h 02m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Washington Road

    21 m · 2 sec · East Washington Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
65.4 mi · 59%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 21%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Fenton
01h 02m from Livonia
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Lake Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Livonia and 55.9 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

23 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

40 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

41 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 88.9 mi (143.07 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,514
Coordinates43.5250300, -84.1227600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Freeland (-84.12276, 43.52503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Freeland. The current time is 07:07:59.

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.