How far is Livonia, MI from Mount Pleasant, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Mount Pleasant, MI is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Mount Pleasant.
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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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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
119 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence
1398 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 52nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 52nd Street
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Continue on South Paw Paw Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Turn left onto State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on East Monroe Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward M-43
51 m · 3 sec · M-43
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Exit the roundabout onto M-43
1.2 mi · 2 min · M-43
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Turn right onto Blue Star Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn right onto Point Betsie Drive
61 m · 11 sec · Point Betsie Drive
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Continue on Point Betsie Drive
92 m · 14 sec · Point Betsie Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little Sable Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
119 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Livonia and 86.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 147.77 mi (237.82 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 Mount Pleasant
City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 42.4572500, -86.2472500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-86.24725, 42.45725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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