How far is Livonia, MI from Portland, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Portland, MI is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.95 mi
01h 53m
Flight
86.08 mi
138.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.08 mi
Kilometers
138.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.47 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 30, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, May 30, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-30T04:22
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 30, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Fowlerville
MI

Village located in Livingston County

From Livonia
50.4 mi
00h 56m
To Portland
50.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Portland

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · East Grand River Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    145 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 80%
I 96 West
14.9 mi · 15%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 3%
East Grand River Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Schoolcraft Road
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerville
00h 56m from Livonia
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Livonia and 50.6 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

35 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

38 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

49 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Portland. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.54 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Portland

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,490
Coordinates42.8692000, -84.9030500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Portland (-84.90305, 42.8692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Portland. The current time is 04:22:09.

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.