How far is Livonia, MI from Kingsley, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI is about 438.1 miles (705 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
438.08 mi
08h 04m
Flight
312.97 mi
503.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.97 mi
Kilometers
503.67 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.08 mi
Kilometers
705.02 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsley
Tue, May 26, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, May 27, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-26T09:47
Arrive Kingsley
Tue, May 26, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 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
7:52 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
Otsego Lake
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Livonia
218.9 mi
04h 02m
To Kingsley
219.2 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Hill Road

    120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Blackwell Avenue

    1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on County 420 21st Road

    3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County 426 21st Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County 426 L Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road

  26. 26

    Continue on County 426 24th Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 426 E Road

    1662 ft · 29 sec · County Road 426 E Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 426

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
261 mi · 59%
US-2 West
130 mi · 30%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 5%
County 426 L Road
3.62 mi · 1%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
County 426 24th Road
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

130 mi · 02h 33m

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
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.1 mi
313 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego Lake
04h 02m from Livonia
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 438.1 miles (705 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?

Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.9 miles from Livonia and 219.2 miles from Kingsley.

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

The direct path is about 313 miles (503.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.1 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 $58.30 one way or $116.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsley.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

41 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

44 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

55 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

59 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 312.97 mi (503.67 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Kingsley

Village in Michigan, USA

Population1,618
Coordinates45.9257900, -87.2631900
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Kingsley (-87.26319, 45.92579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 705 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.46 gal
58.52 L · about $58.30
Round trip
$116.60
30.92 gal · 117.04 L
Estimated CO2
137.4 kg one way
Round trip: 274.8 kg / 606 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $58.30 $116.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.75 $131.50
Premium $4.65 $71.95 $143.90
Diesel $5.30 $82.00 $164.00

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Kingsley. The current time is 09:47:42.

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.