How far is Livonia, MI from Livingston, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Livingston, MI is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.27 mi
03h 20m
Flight
165.69 mi
266.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.27 mi
Kilometers
290.11 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-15T12:02
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:00 PM EDT
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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Livonia
89.9 mi
01h 40m
To Livingston
90.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Stevensville

    2626 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Red Arrow Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Livingston Road

    1434 ft · 1 min · Livingston Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
147 mi · 81%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 12%
M 14
5.36 mi · 3%
Red Arrow Highway
4.91 mi · 3%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 1%
I 94 Business
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

147 mi · 02h 37m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 40m from Livonia
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Livonia and 90.3 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 165.69 mi (266.65 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 Livingston

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.9683800, -86.5430800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Livingston (-86.54308, 41.96838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Livingston. The current time is 12:02:59.

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.