How far is Livonia, MI from Romulus, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Romulus, MI is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
12.54 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.34 mi
16.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.34 mi
Kilometers
16.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.54 mi
Kilometers
20.18 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Fri, Apr 24, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-24T08:13
Arrive Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayne
MI

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

From Livonia
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Romulus
6.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Merriman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2768 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Road, Wayne

    2283 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    2578 ft · 55 sec · Wayne Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Goddard Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merriman Road
8.83 mi · 70%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
1.55 mi · 12%
Wayne Road
0.92 mi · 7%
Goddard Road
0.66 mi · 5%
I 94 West
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Merriman Road

Turn right onto Merriman Road

8.83 mi · 00h 16m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 11m from Livonia
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Livonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Livonia and 6.3 miles from Romulus.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Livonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

16 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

28 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

29 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 10.34 mi (16.64 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Romulus. The current time is 08:13:36.

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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.