How far is Livonia, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Highland Park.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
3043 ft · 56 sec · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 1: Woodward Avenue
2415 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
948 ft · 35 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Gerald Street
64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street
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Continue on Gerald Street
63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Highland Park.
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.
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Livonia and 7.6 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Redford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redford.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 13.31 mi (21.42 km).
#1 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.27 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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