How far is Matteson, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Matteson, MI to Livonia, MI is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.37 mi
02h 01m
Flight
98.66 mi
158.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.37 mi
Kilometers
184.06 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Matteson
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matteson
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matteson
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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Matteson
58.6 mi
01h 00m
To Livonia
55.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Colon Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West Colon Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Three Rivers, Jackson

    2113 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M-60

    9.6 mi · 12 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matteson 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 31%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 19%
M-60
12.5 mi · 11%
I 69 North
11.8 mi · 10%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 9%
West Colon Road
7.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 00m from Matteson
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Matteson and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Matteson and 55.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Matteson and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matteson and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.77 km).

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#1 Matteson

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,196
Coordinates41.9411600, -85.1905300
Altitude275
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 Colon Road (-85.190526, 41.941211)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Matteson and Livonia. The current time is 19:31:11.

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.