How far is Livonia, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
29.63 mi
00h 50m
Flight
19.66 mi
31.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.66 mi
Kilometers
31.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Melvindale
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livonia
14.8 mi
00h 25m
To Grosse Ile
14.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Grosse Ile.

  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

    120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway

    1973 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    49 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Quarry Road

    2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Meridian Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
8.06 mi · 27%
Jeffries Freeway
4.53 mi · 15%
Fort Street
4.08 mi · 14%
Meridian Road
2.88 mi · 10%
Southfield Road
2.46 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

8.06 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melvindale
00h 25m from Livonia
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Grosse Ile?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Melvindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Livonia and 14.9 miles from Grosse Ile.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.

Stop Ideas Near Melvindale

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

4 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Grosse Ile

#2 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Grosse Ile. The current time is 05:21:55.

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.