How far is Mason, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Mason, MI to Livonia, MI is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.53 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.47 mi
92.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.47 mi
Kilometers
92.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-04-23T06:30
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
9:30 PM EDT
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
Howell
MI

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

From Mason
36.7 mi
00h 35m
To Livonia
36.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ash Street

    35 m · 8 sec · West Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1094 ft · 30 sec · South Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Okemos Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Okemos Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2625 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okemos Road
60.2 mi · 82%
I 96
7.07 mi · 10%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 2%
I 96 East
1.3 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Okemos Road

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 35m from Mason
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mason and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Mason and 36.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mason and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 57.47 mi (92.49 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

City in Michigan

Population8,389
Coordinates42.5792000, -84.4435800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ash Street (-84.44358, 42.579191)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 Mason and Livonia. The current time is 06:30:00.

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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.