How far is Livonia, MI from Grand Blanc, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Grand Blanc, MI is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
49.57 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.77 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Blanc
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-16T11:44
Arrive Grand Blanc
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Livonia
24.8 mi
00h 35m
To Grand Blanc
24.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Grand Blanc.

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North

    3113 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road

    2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  29. 29

    Continue on White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    699 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
14.3 mi · 29%
M 5 North
6.28 mi · 13%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 10%
South Williams Lake Road
4.94 mi · 10%
South Saginaw Road
3.32 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Merge slight right

12.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 35m from Livonia
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Blanc.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Grand Blanc?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Livonia and 24.8 miles from Grand Blanc.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Blanc.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Grand Blanc. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.18 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Grand Blanc

#2 Grand Blanc

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Population7,828
Coordinates42.9275300, -83.6299500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Grand Blanc (-83.62995, 42.92753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Grand Blanc. The current time is 11:44:13.

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.