How far is Livonia, MI from Lake Odessa, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Lake Odessa, MI is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Lake Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Lake Odessa.
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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
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Creyts Road North
2143 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Creyts Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · South Creyts Road
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Turn left onto West Saint Joseph Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · West Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
2 mi · 3 min · St Joseph Highway
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Continue on Saint Joseph Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Highway
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Continue on St Joseph Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · St Joseph Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Trail
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Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Continue on Brown Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Brown Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
2644 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Tupper Lake Street
12 m · 1 sec · Tupper Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tupper Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Lake Odessa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Lake Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Lake Odessa?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Livonia and 54.5 miles from Lake Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Lake Odessa.
Stop Ideas Near Webberville
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 Webberville.
East Lansing station
Durand Union Station
Owosso, MI
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Lake Odessa. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.36 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 Lake Odessa
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 42.7847600, -85.1383400 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Odessa (-85.13834, 42.78476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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