How far is Mount Pleasant, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, MI to Livonia, MI is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Livonia.
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Start on Little Sable Drive
92 m · 14 sec · Little Sable Drive
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Continue on Point Betsie Drive
61 m · 14 sec · Point Betsie Drive
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Turn left onto Blue Star Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn left onto M-43
1.2 mi · 2 min · M-43
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward M-43
52 m · 3 sec · M-43
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Exit the roundabout onto M-43
8.9 mi · 13 min · M-43
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Continue on State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Turn right onto County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Continue on Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street
1944 ft · 1 min · North Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
2995 ft · 1 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 671
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 671
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Turn straight onto 43rd Street
88 m · 5 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
117 m · 6 sec · M-51
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Livonia?
The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Mount Pleasant and 103.7 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 147.77 mi (237.82 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 42.4572500, -86.2472500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
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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