How far is Livonia, MI from Wise, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Wise, MI is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Wise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Wise.
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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
25.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coleman
1499 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Coleman Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · North Coleman Road
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Continue on North 6th Street
2587 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Railway Street
133 m · 14 sec · West Railway Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
536 ft · 15 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on West Webster Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Webster Street
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Continue on East Coleman Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Coleman Road
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Turn left onto North Wise Road
2 mi · 8 min · North Wise Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wise Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Wise.
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 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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Wise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Wise?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Livonia and 75.3 miles from Wise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Wise.
Stop Ideas Near Clio
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 Clio.
Flint station
Saginaw, MI
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Wise. Straight-line distance: 114.46 mi (184.21 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 Wise
Township in Isabella County, Michigan
| Population | 1,394 |
| Coordinates | 43.7283600, -84.6472300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wise (-84.64723, 43.72836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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