How far is Mio, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Mio, MI to Livonia, MI is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
184.27 mi
02h 53m
Flight
162.53 mi
261.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.53 mi
Kilometers
261.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.27 mi
Kilometers
296.56 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Mio
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mio
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mio
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Mio
92 mi
01h 26m
To Livonia
92.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    22 m · 11 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Morenci Avenue

    2795 ft · 1 min · South Morenci Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  8. 8

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  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 Mio and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
87.6 mi · 48%
US 23
30.9 mi · 17%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 10%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 9%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 5%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 26m from Mio
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Mio and 92.3 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mio and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 162.53 mi (261.57 km).

Mio

#1 Mio

Settlement in Michigan

Population1,826
Coordinates44.6522400, -84.1297300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-84.12973, 44.652286)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.61 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.22 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mio and Livonia. The current time is 05:06:35.

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.