How far is Livonia, MI from Moorland, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Moorland, MI is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
175 mi
03h 18m
Flight
146.2 mi
235.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.2 mi
Kilometers
235.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175 mi
Kilometers
281.63 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, May 3, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-02T22:50
Arrive Moorland
Sun, May 3, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Livonia
87.4 mi
01h 39m
To Moorland
87.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamont, Coopersville

    1029 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South 48th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wilson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road

  18. 18

    Continue on William Street

    1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mortimer Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mortimer Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ravenna Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Ravenna Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Apple Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Apple Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    2414 ft · 2 min · South Moorland Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moorland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 46%
I 96 West
73.4 mi · 42%
South Ravenna Road
7.19 mi · 4%
South 48th Avenue
4.49 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
East Apple Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 39m from Livonia
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Moorland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Livonia and 87.6 miles from Moorland.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Moorland. Straight-line distance: 146.2 mi (235.29 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 Moorland

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population1,718
Coordinates43.2283500, -85.9878300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Moorland (-85.98783, 43.22835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $23.30
Round trip
$46.61
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.30 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $4.65 $28.76 $57.52
Diesel $5.30 $32.78 $65.56

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Moorland. The current time is 22:50:29.

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.