How far is Livonia, MI from Sidney, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Sidney, MI is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.47 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.88 mi
175.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.88 mi
Kilometers
175.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.47 mi
Kilometers
222.84 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 Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM 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
69.2 mi
01h 22m
To Sidney
69.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Battle Creek, Ionia

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Dexter Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dexter Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1060 ft · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2057 ft · 52 sec · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Road

    12.8 mi · 18 min · North State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West County Farm Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West County Farm Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Derby Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Derby Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Sidney Road

    12 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 58%
I 96 West
24.4 mi · 18%
North State Road
12.8 mi · 9%
South State Road
6.41 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
West County Farm Road
2.56 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
+29.5 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 22m from Livonia
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 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 69.2 miles from Livonia and 69.3 miles from Sidney.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

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 Sidney. Straight-line distance: 108.88 mi (175.22 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 Sidney

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

Population2,435
Coordinates43.2500300, -85.1330700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Sidney (-85.13307, 43.25003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Sidney. The current time is 19:52:26.

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.