How far is Livonia, MI from Sagola, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Sagola, MI is about 488.7 miles (786.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Sagola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Sagola.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn left onto 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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Continue on I Road
1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road
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Turn right onto 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Sagola Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Sagola Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Sagola.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
133 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sagola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Sagola?
The road trip is about 488.7 miles (786.5 km) and usually takes 09h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.1 miles from Livonia and 244.6 miles from Sagola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.05 one way or $130.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Livonia and Sagola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sagola.
Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Sagola. Straight-line distance: 347.51 mi (559.26 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 Sagola
Township in Dickinson County, Michigan
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 46.0902300, -88.0776300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sagola (-88.07763, 46.09023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $65.05 | $130.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.36 | $146.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $80.28 | $160.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $91.49 | $182.99 |
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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