How far is Livonia, MI from Walton, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Walton, MI is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.88 mi
04h 12m
Flight
180.71 mi
290.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.71 mi
Kilometers
290.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.88 mi
Kilometers
360.3 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Walton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Auburn
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Livonia
111.8 mi
02h 06m
To Walton
112 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    34.5 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 31 North, M 55 East

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Union Street

    3281 ft · 2 min · Union Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
78.9 mi · 35%
US 10
38 mi · 17%
Cadillac Drive
34.5 mi · 15%
US 31 North
23.3 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 10%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
180.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
02h 06m from Livonia
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near Walton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Livonia and 112 miles from Walton.

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

The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near Walton.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 6.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Bay City, MI

15 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

22 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

68 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

74 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Walton. Straight-line distance: 180.71 mi (290.82 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Walton

#2 Walton

Human settlement in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,315
Coordinates44.5208400, -85.3995000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Walton (-85.3995, 44.52084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $4.65 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.30 $41.90 $83.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Walton. The current time is 22:54:56.

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.