How far is Livonia, MI from Pleasant Ridge, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Pleasant Ridge, MI is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.93 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.87 mi
20.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive Pleasant Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Livonia
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Pleasant Ridge
9.5 mi
00h 14m

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
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Pleasant Ridge.

  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

    120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway

    2579 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    1709 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West 10 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    1601 ft · 30 sec · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
5.11 mi · 27%
Jeffries Freeway
4.53 mi · 24%
West 10 Mile Road
3.88 mi · 20%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 10%
Southfield Road
1.07 mi · 6%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

5.11 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 14m from Livonia
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Pleasant Ridge?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Livonia and 9.5 miles from Pleasant Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Pleasant Ridge. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.72 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Ridge

#2 Pleasant Ridge

City in Michigan, USA

Population2,403
Coordinates42.4711500, -83.1421500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Pleasant Ridge (-83.14215, 42.47115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 Pleasant Ridge. The current time is 01:58:00.

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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.