How far is Livonia, MI from Seneca, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Seneca, MI is about 568.5 miles (914.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.5 miles (676.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Seneca.
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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
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
1176 ft · 35 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Reservation Street
156 m · 13 sec · Reservation Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
2806 ft · 1 min · East White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
1460 ft · 28 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Continue on US-41
8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41
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Continue on County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on US-41
822 ft · 20 sec · US-41
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on US 41
5 mi · 8 min · US 41
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Continue on Stanton Avenue
2134 ft · 46 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Continue on Mohawk Street
2115 ft · 50 sec · Mohawk Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
711 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Seneca Road
1655 ft · 45 sec · Seneca Road
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Turn straight onto Seneca Location
42 m · 6 sec · Seneca Location
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Location
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Seneca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Partly Sunny near Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Seneca?
The road trip is about 568.5 miles (914.9 km) and usually takes 11h 01m 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?
Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284 miles from Livonia and 284.5 miles from Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.5 miles (676.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 148 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 $75.65 one way or $151.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Partly Sunny near Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City
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 Mackinaw City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 420.49 mi (676.71 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 Seneca
Township in Lenawee County, Michigan
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 47.3138100, -88.3617800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca (-88.36178, 47.31381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 915 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $75.65 | $151.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $85.32 | $170.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $93.36 | $186.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $106.40 | $212.80 |
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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