How far is Livonia, MI from Solon, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Solon, MI is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Solon.
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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
78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway
8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway
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Turn left onto North 13 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road
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Continue on County Road 633
10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633
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Continue on South West Silver Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Secor Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road
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Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road
677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road
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Turn right onto Strait Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Traverse Highway
1122 ft · 24 sec · East Traverse Highway
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Turn left onto South Solon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Solon Road
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Turn left onto East White Road
1069 ft · 17 sec · East White Road
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Turn straight onto East Hoxie Road
102 m · 5 sec · East Hoxie Road
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Continue on East Alpine Road
1823 ft · 28 sec · East Alpine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Alpine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Solon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Solon?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Livonia and 126.7 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Solon.
Stop Ideas Near Midland
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 Midland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Solon. Straight-line distance: 207.28 mi (333.59 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 Solon
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 44.8094400, -85.7611900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-85.76119, 44.80944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.68 | $67.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.98 | $75.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.56 | $83.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.36 | $94.73 |
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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