How far is Livonia, MI from Linden, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Linden, MI is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linden
Thu, Apr 30, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 30, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-30T02:34
Arrive Linden
Thu, Apr 30, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Livonia
25.8 mi
00h 30m
To Linden
25.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward White Lake Road

    959 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road

    2826 ft · 48 sec · Bennett Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Linden Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bridge Street

    2583 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 44%
US 23 North
17.6 mi · 34%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 6%
Linden Road
2.34 mi · 5%
White Lake Road
1.73 mi · 3%
I 96 West
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 30m from Livonia
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Linden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Livonia and 25.8 miles from Linden.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Livonia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Linden.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Linden. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.81 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Linden

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,954
Coordinates42.8144700, -83.7824500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Linden (-83.78245, 42.81447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Linden. The current time is 02:34:05.

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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.