How far is Livonia, MI from Saginaw, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Saginaw, MI is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
97.89 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.89 mi
Kilometers
157.54 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saginaw
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Saginaw
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
49 mi
00h 54m
To Saginaw
49 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Remington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Remington Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto East Holland Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · East Holland Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
65.4 mi · 67%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 23%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 3%
East Remington Street
1.93 mi · 2%
East Holland Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
I 96 West
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 54m from Livonia
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Saginaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 49 miles from Livonia and 49 miles from Saginaw.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Saginaw. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Saginaw

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population47,823
Coordinates43.4194700, -83.9508100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Saginaw (-83.95081, 43.41947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Saginaw. The current time is 22:44:54.

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.