How far is Livonia, MI from Hiawatha, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Hiawatha, MI is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
389.4 mi
07h 06m
Flight
296.32 mi
476.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.32 mi
Kilometers
476.88 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.4 mi
Kilometers
626.68 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hiawatha
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, May 13, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-12T21:12
Arrive Hiawatha
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Grayling
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
194.6 mi
03h 33m
To Hiawatha
194.8 mi
03h 33m

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
48°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  18. 18

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  19. 19

    Continue on US-2 West

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US-2 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    3107 ft · 58 sec · South Maple Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Elk Street

    1171 ft · 20 sec · East Elk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Deer Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Deer Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
261 mi · 67%
US-2 West
83.7 mi · 22%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 6%
North 5th Street
10.9 mi · 3%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.1 mi
296.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayling
03h 33m from Livonia
Leave By
9:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving Livonia and Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Livonia and 194.8 miles from Hiawatha.

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

The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Livonia and Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Stop Ideas Near Grayling

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

60 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

65 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

66 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 296.32 mi (476.88 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hiawatha

Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Population1,240
Coordinates46.1174700, -86.2618100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Hiawatha (-86.26181, 46.11747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.74 gal
52.01 L · about $51.81
Round trip
$103.63
27.48 gal · 104.02 L
Estimated CO2
122.1 kg one way
Round trip: 244.2 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.81 $103.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.44 $116.87
Premium $4.65 $63.95 $127.89
Diesel $5.30 $72.88 $145.75

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 Hiawatha. The current time is 21:12:16.

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.