How far is Livonia, MI from Ray, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Ray, MI is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
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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 02h 29m.
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.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
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 Ray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Ray.
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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 left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road
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Turn right onto East Chicago Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto North Edon Road
8 mi · 11 min · North Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Edon Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bell Street
2573 ft · 1 min · West Bell Street
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Continue on West Camden Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Camden Road
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Continue on East 750 North
2241 ft · 51 sec · East 750 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East
2370 ft · 1 min · North 925 East
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Turn right onto East 700 North
3039 ft · 1 min · East 700 North
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East 750 North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 750 North
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Continue on Ray - Clear Lake Road
1 km · 2 min · Ray - Clear Lake Road
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Turn right onto North 630 East
2016 ft · 55 sec · North 630 East
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Turn straight onto Main
115 m · 17 sec · Main
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Ray.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
34.5 mi · 00h 37m
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 Ray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Ray?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Livonia and 58 miles from Ray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Ray.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Ray. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.5 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 Ray
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
| Population | 4,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.7597700, -84.8719000 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ray (-84.8719, 41.75977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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