How far is Livonia, MI from Highland, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Highland, MI is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.03 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23 mi
37.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23 mi
Kilometers
37.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Livonia
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Highland
15.5 mi
00h 22m

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
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 17 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Milford

    2143 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Milford Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto General Motors Road

    1725 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Huron Street

    837 ft · 36 sec · West Huron Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Peters Road

    2368 ft · 2 min · Peters Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Commerce Street

    132 m · 16 sec · West Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1195 ft · 35 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Milford Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Milford Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
16 mi · 52%
Milford Road
4.35 mi · 14%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 11%
North Milford Road
3.12 mi · 10%
I 96 West
1.27 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

16 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 22m from Livonia
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Livonia and 15.5 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Highland. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.01 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Highland

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,250
Coordinates42.6380900, -83.6171700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Highland (-83.61717, 42.63809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Highland. The current time is 02:00:38.

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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.