How far is Livonia, MI from Lakeview, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Lakeview, MI is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.9 mi
03h 06m
Flight
122.48 mi
197.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.48 mi
Kilometers
197.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.12 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 PM EST
Return by in Livonia
Sat, Nov 7, 12:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Clinton Village
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
78.9 mi
01h 33m
To Lakeview
79 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    51 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Edmore, Saginaw

    1068 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Monroe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Monroe Road

    2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road

    960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

    11 mi · 15 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1542 ft · 42 sec · Greenville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    112 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

    115 m · 15 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2098 ft · 2 min · East North Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Faith Drive

    30 m · 7 sec · Faith Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faith Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
64.5 mi · 41%
US 127 North
51 mi · 32%
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
11 mi · 7%
Howard City Edmore Road
9.08 mi · 6%
West Monroe Road
8.98 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

51 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton Village
01h 33m from Livonia
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Livonia and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Livonia and 79 miles from Lakeview.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Livonia and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeview.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

47 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

62 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 122.48 mi (197.12 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 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4464200, -85.2742000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Lakeview (-85.2742, 43.44642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $5.02 $27.97 $55.93
Premium $5.62 $31.29 $62.58
Diesel $6.61 $36.81 $73.61

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Lakeview. The current time is 18:07:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.