How far is Livonia, MI from Woodhaven, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Woodhaven, MI is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Woodhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Woodhaven.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
8 mi · 15 min · Merriman Road
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Turn left onto Ecorse Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Inkster Road
3 mi · 5 min · Inkster Road
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Turn left onto Northline Road
2 mi · 3 min · Northline Road
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Toledo
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gibraltar
1440 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Gibraltar Road
607 ft · 11 sec · Gibraltar Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Detroit
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Woodhaven.
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.
Merriman Road
Turn right onto Merriman Road
8.01 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Woodhaven?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 13.9 miles from Livonia and 13.9 miles from Woodhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Woodhaven. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 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 Woodhaven
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 12,430 |
| Coordinates | 42.1389300, -83.2416000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodhaven (-83.2416, 42.13893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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