How far is Livonia, MI from Grass Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Grass Lake, MI is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
49.45 mi
01h 00m
Flight
44.7 mi
71.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Lake
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Grass Lake
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Ann Arbor
MI

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

From Livonia
24.7 mi
00h 30m
To Grass Lake
24.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Grass Lake.

  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

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 12, Pierce Road

    1084 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Old US Highway 12

    1280 ft · 24 sec · West Old US Highway 12

  14. 14

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 33 sec · Old US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · East Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Lake Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Lake Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 42%
I 94 West
13.3 mi · 27%
M 14
5.36 mi · 11%
East Michigan Avenue
4.42 mi · 9%
Jackson Road
3.21 mi · 6%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jeffries Freeway

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ann Arbor
00h 30m from Livonia
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving Livonia and Areas Of Frost near Grass Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Grass Lake?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Livonia and 24.8 miles from Grass Lake.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:30 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 Patchy Frost around Livonia and Areas Of Frost near Grass Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

1 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

41 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

45 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

54 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Grass Lake. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.94 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Grass Lake

#2 Grass Lake

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,140
Coordinates42.2508700, -84.2130100
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Grass Lake (-84.21301, 42.25087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
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
6.61 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Grass Lake. The current time is 20:04:27.

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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.