How far is Martin, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Martin, MI to Livonia, MI is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.95 mi
02h 17m
Flight
117.27 mi
188.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.27 mi
Kilometers
188.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.95 mi
Kilometers
236.49 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, Nov 2, 1:29 AM EST
Return by in Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 3:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-11-01T23:11
Arrive Livonia
Mon, Nov 2, 1:29 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Martin
66.9 mi
01h 08m
To Livonia
80.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1880 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 10th Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 106th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 106th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  7. 7

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  12. 12

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  13. 13

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 46%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 14%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 08m from Martin
Leave By
1:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martin and Mostly Cloudy near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Martin and 80.1 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martin and Mostly Cloudy near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 117.27 mi (188.72 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

Village in Michigan, USA

Population408
Coordinates42.5369800, -85.6416800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.641699, 42.53698)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $23.74
Round trip
$47.49
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $23.74 $47.49
Mid-grade $5.22 $27.07 $54.13
Premium $5.82 $30.20 $60.40
Diesel $6.69 $34.70 $69.40

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Martin and Livonia. The current time is 23:11:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.