How far is Livonia, MI from Long Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Long Lake, MI is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Flight 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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Long Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Long Lake.
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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
23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
2011 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on West Center Road
1 km · 1 min · West Center Road
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Continue on East Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road
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Turn left onto North Hale Road
4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Hale Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on South Bullock Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
2900 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Turn right onto Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Webb
1.4 km · 2 min · West Webb
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Long Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Long Lake?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Frankenmuth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Livonia and 88.4 miles from Long Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Frankenmuth
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 Frankenmuth.
Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.93 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 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Lake (-83.87193, 44.41974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
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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