How far is Livonia, MI from Luna Pier, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Luna Pier, MI is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
47.68 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.06 mi
62.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.06 mi
Kilometers
62.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.73 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luna Pier
Thu, Apr 30, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-30T08:30
Arrive Luna Pier
Thu, Apr 30, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carleton
MI

Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

From Livonia
23.9 mi
00h 28m
To Luna Pier
23.9 mi
00h 28m

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
54°F
Thursday

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Luna Pier.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plymouth Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Ann Arbor Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Toledo

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Luna Pier Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Luna Pier Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lakewood Avenue

    839 ft · 42 sec · Lakewood Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
27.5 mi · 58%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
14.3 mi · 30%
Plymouth Road
2.71 mi · 6%
Ann Arbor Road
1.75 mi · 4%
I 75 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Luna Pier Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carleton
00h 28m from Livonia
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Livonia and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Luna Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Luna Pier?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Carleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Livonia and 23.9 miles from Luna Pier.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Livonia and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Luna Pier.

Stop Ideas Near Carleton

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

32 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

43 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Luna Pier. Straight-line distance: 39.06 mi (62.86 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Luna Pier

#2 Luna Pier

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,393
Coordinates41.8069900, -83.4424300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Luna Pier (-83.44243, 41.80699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 Luna Pier. The current time is 08:30:56.

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.