How far is Livonia, MI from Oak Park, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Oak Park, MI is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.33 mi
02h 00m
Flight
97.21 mi
156.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.51 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Livonia
52.6 mi
01h 00m
To Oak Park
52.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Oak Park.

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    4 mi · 8 min · West Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wellington Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Wellington Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wellington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 63%
Jeffries Freeway
20.8 mi · 20%
M 14
5.36 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 00m from Livonia
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Oak Park?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Livonia and 52.8 miles from Oak Park.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Oak Park

#2 Oak Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population29,293
Coordinates42.3583700, -85.2569400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Oak Park (-85.25694, 42.35837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Oak Park. The current time is 09:45:35.

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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.