How far is Livonia, MI from Pierson, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Pierson, MI is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Pierson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Pierson.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids
1399 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sand Lake
2261 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto 22 Mile Road Northeast
2037 ft · 56 sec · 22 Mile Road Northeast
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Continue on West Lake Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lake Street Northeast
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Continue on East Lake Street
724 ft · 24 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street Northeast
927 ft · 18 sec · North 3rd Street Northeast
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Continue on Federal Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Federal Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1396 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
106 m · 20 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
45 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Pierson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Livonia and Rain Showers near Pierson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Pierson?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Livonia and 85.1 miles from Pierson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.56 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Livonia and Rain Showers near Pierson.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
East Lansing station
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Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 127 mi (204.38 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 Pierson
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
| Population | 174 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197500, -85.4978100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierson (-85.49781, 43.31975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $4.59 | $27.56 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $31.48 | $62.95 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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