How far is Livonia, MI from Ross, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Ross, MI is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
147.81 mi
02h 45m
Flight
122.53 mi
197.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.81 mi
Kilometers
237.88 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-18T07:50
Arrive Ross
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Livonia
73.8 mi
01h 22m
To Ross
74.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    759 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 100th Street

    1075 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100th Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 54%
I 96 West
45.8 mi · 31%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.43 mi · 2%
84th Street Southeast
2.27 mi · 2%
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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 22m from Livonia
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Livonia and 74.1 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Ross. Straight-line distance: 122.53 mi (197.19 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 Ross

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population4,975
Coordinates42.7825300, -85.6944700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Ross (-85.69447, 42.78253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Ross. The current time is 07:50:33.

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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.