How far is Livonia, MI from Muskegon, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Muskegon, MI is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
183.47 mi
03h 22m
Flight
158.51 mi
255.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.51 mi
Kilometers
255.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.26 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskegon
Wed, Apr 29, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Wed, Apr 29, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-29T02:58
Arrive Muskegon
Wed, Apr 29, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livonia
91.6 mi
01h 41m
To Muskegon
91.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Seaway Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec · Seaway Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West Muskegon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Apple Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
97.6 mi · 53%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 44%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 1%
West Muskegon Avenue
0.66 mi
Schoolcraft Road
0.26 mi
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
158.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 41m from Livonia
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muskegon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Livonia and 91.9 miles from Muskegon.

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

The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Livonia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muskegon.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 158.51 mi (255.09 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Muskegon

#2 Muskegon

City in Michigan, United States

Population36,462
Coordinates43.2341800, -86.2483900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Muskegon (-86.24839, 43.23418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Muskegon. The current time is 02:58:46.

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.