How far is Livonia, MI from Petersburg, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Petersburg, MI is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.24 mi
59.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.41 mi
Kilometers
84.35 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Mon, May 4, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-04T12:09
Arrive Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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

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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Livonia
26.2 mi
00h 30m
To Petersburg
26.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ida West Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Division Street

    122 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Saline Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saline Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
29.4 mi · 56%
Jeffries Freeway
18.4 mi · 35%
Ida West Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 2%
I 96 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Schoolcraft Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 30m from Livonia
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Sunny near Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Livonia and 26.2 miles from Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Sunny near Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 37.24 mi (59.93 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Petersburg

City in Monroe County, Michigan

Population1,130
Coordinates41.9011600, -83.7149400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Petersburg (-83.71494, 41.90116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Petersburg. The current time is 12:09:55.

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.