How far is Livonia, MI from Mendon, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Mendon, MI is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.83 mi
02h 30m
Flight
110.24 mi
177.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.24 mi
Kilometers
177.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.72 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendon
Sun, Nov 8, 12:18 PM EST
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Nov 8, 2:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-11-08T09:48
Arrive Mendon
Sun, Nov 8, 12:18 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:30 PM EST
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Livonia
63.8 mi
01h 15m
To Mendon
64.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1325 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Nottawa Street

    58 m · 7 sec · South Nottawa Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
72.5 mi · 57%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 16%
M-66
9.82 mi · 8%
State Highway 60
8.79 mi · 7%
M 14
5.36 mi · 4%
Mendon Road
3.18 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 15m from Livonia
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Livonia and 64.1 miles from Mendon.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 110.24 mi (177.41 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 Mendon

Village in St.

Population848
Coordinates42.0064400, -85.4499900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Mendon (-85.44999, 42.00644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.96 $22.39 $44.78
Premium $5.56 $25.07 $50.13
Diesel $6.58 $29.68 $59.35

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Mendon. The current time is 09:48:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.