How far is Livonia, MI from Reese, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Reese, MI is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.34 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.77 mi
123.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.77 mi
Kilometers
123.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.34 mi
Kilometers
161.48 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reese
Tue, May 5, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Tue, May 5, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-05T06:10
Arrive Reese
Tue, May 5, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Fenton
MI

City in Michigan

From Livonia
50.1 mi
01h 00m
To Reese
50.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run, Frankenmuth

    914 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Birch Run Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Birch Run Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gera Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gera Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Gera Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · South Gera Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vassar Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vassar Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Washington Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    601 ft · 15 sec · Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gates Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Gates Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gates Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
52 mi · 52%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 23%
South Gera Road
6.06 mi · 6%
Gera Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 3%
East Washington Road
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
01h 00m from Livonia
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Rain Showers Likely near Reese.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Livonia and 50.2 miles from Reese.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Rain Showers Likely near Reese.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

24 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

26 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

43 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Reese. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Reese

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,366
Coordinates43.4505800, -83.6963500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Reese (-83.69635, 43.45058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
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
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Reese. The current time is 06:10:55.

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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.