How far is Livonia, MI from Pickford, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Pickford, MI is about 328.7 miles (529 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
328.69 mi
05h 58m
Flight
266.56 mi
428.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.56 mi
Kilometers
428.98 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.69 mi
Kilometers
528.98 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickford
Sun, May 31, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Mon, Jun 1, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-31T16:35
Arrive Pickford
Sun, May 31, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 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
West Branch
MI

City Michigan

From Livonia
164.3 mi
02h 59m
To Pickford
164.4 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 134: De Tour Village, Drummond Island

    2484 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Huron Shore Drive

    3021 ft · 58 sec · North Huron Shore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Mackinac Trail

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Mackinac Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West M 48

    11.1 mi · 17 min · West M 48

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South M 129

    2 mi · 3 min · South M 129

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South M 129

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
275 mi · 84%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 7%
West M 48
11.1 mi · 3%
Mackinac Trail
10.3 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 1%
South M 129
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

132 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
266.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
02h 59m from Livonia
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Pickford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.7 miles (529 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Livonia and 164.4 miles from Pickford.

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

The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.74 one way or $87.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Pickford.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

56 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

80 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Manton, Michigan

92 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

93 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Pickford. Straight-line distance: 266.56 mi (428.98 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 Pickford

Township of Michigan

Population1,553
Coordinates46.1578000, -84.3636500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Pickford (-84.36365, 46.1578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.6 gal
43.91 L · about $43.74
Round trip
$87.49
23.2 gal · 87.82 L
Estimated CO2
103.1 kg one way
Round trip: 206.2 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.74 $87.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.33 $98.67
Premium $4.65 $53.99 $107.97
Diesel $5.30 $61.53 $123.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Pickford. The current time is 16:35:46.

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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.