How far is Livonia, MI from Superior, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Superior, MI is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 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 10h 31m.
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 Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Superior.
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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
76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
881 ft · 18 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road
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Turn right onto Superior Road
2725 ft · 54 sec · Superior Road
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Continue on Superior Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Superior Road
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Turn left onto Superior Loc Road
559 ft · 25 sec · Superior Loc Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Superior Loc Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Superior.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Superior?
The road trip is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km) and usually takes 10h 31m 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?
Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.3 miles from Livonia and 274.8 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.6 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 $73.08 one way or $146.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Freedom
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 Freedom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Superior. Straight-line distance: 414.61 mi (667.25 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 Superior
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 1,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.0752100, -88.5979000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-88.5979, 47.07521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 884 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $73.08 | $146.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.42 | $164.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $90.19 | $180.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $102.79 | $205.58 |
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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