How far is Livonia, MI from South Rockwood, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to South Rockwood, MI is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.92 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.55 mi
34.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.55 mi
Kilometers
34.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.32 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Rockwood
Tue, Apr 21, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Tue, Apr 21, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-21T07:47
Arrive South Rockwood
Tue, Apr 21, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Taylor
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Livonia
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To South Rockwood
13.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and South Rockwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    8 mi · 15 min · Merriman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ecorse Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ecorse Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Inkster Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Inkster Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northline Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Huron River Drive, South Rockwood

    1822 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Huron River Drive

    113 m · 11 sec · South Huron River Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Race Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Race Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.68 mi · 32%
Merriman Road
8.01 mi · 30%
Inkster Road
2.97 mi · 11%
Ecorse Road
2.01 mi · 7%
Northline Road
1.96 mi · 7%
I 75 South
1.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

8.68 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 21m from Livonia
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Rockwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to South Rockwood?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Livonia and 13.5 miles from South Rockwood.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Rockwood.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylor, 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 Taylor.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

7 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

10 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

29 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and South Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 21.55 mi (34.68 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
South Rockwood

#2 South Rockwood

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates42.0639300, -83.2610400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: South Rockwood (-83.26104, 42.06393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and South Rockwood. The current time is 07:47:00.

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.