How far is Livonia, MI from Leonidas, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Leonidas, MI is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.32 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.08 mi
169.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.08 mi
Kilometers
169.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.32 mi
Kilometers
196.85 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leonidas
Sun, May 17, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, May 17, 8:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-17T15:39
Arrive Leonidas
Sun, May 17, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Livonia
61 mi
01h 11m
To Leonidas
61.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

    2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on M-66

    2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66

  15. 15

    Continue on M 66

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66

  16. 16

    Continue on M-66

    7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66

  17. 17

    Continue on 3 Mile Road

    1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Capital Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Capital Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Athens Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
72.5 mi · 59%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 17%
M-66
9.82 mi · 8%
M 14
5.36 mi · 4%
State Highway 60
3.59 mi · 3%
Mendon Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

72.5 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 11m from Livonia
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Partly Sunny near Leonidas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Livonia and 61.3 miles from Leonidas.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Partly Sunny near Leonidas.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Leonidas. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 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 Leonidas

Township in St.

Population1,183
Coordinates42.0228300, -85.3519300
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Leonidas (-85.35193, 42.02283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.34 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.68 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Leonidas. The current time is 15:39:31.

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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.