How far is Livonia, MI from Plainfield, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Plainfield, MI is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Plainfield.
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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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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Territorial Road
1261 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Territorial Road
57 m · 4 sec · North Territorial Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road
112 m · 7 sec · North Territorial Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Territorial Road
24 m · 3 sec · North Territorial Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Continue on Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 17 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Plainfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jeffries Freeway
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Livonia and 25.5 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 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 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-84.10746, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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