How far is Newaygo, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Newaygo, MI to Livonia, MI is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
180.2 mi
02h 52m
Flight
143.6 mi
231.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.6 mi
Kilometers
231.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.2 mi
Kilometers
290 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, May 4, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Newaygo
Mon, May 4, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newaygo
2026-05-04T05:05
Arrive Livonia
Mon, May 4, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newaygo
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Newaygo
88.7 mi
01h 26m
To Livonia
91.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    824 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road

    2224 ft · 52 sec · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Adams Street

    2158 ft · 46 sec · Adams Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mason Drive

    1981 ft · 39 sec · Mason Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 37

    708 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 37

  6. 6

    Continue on South Mason Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South Mason Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Maple Street

    3105 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mason Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Newaygo Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newaygo 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 40%
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 38%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
South Mason Drive
4.76 mi · 3%
North Newaygo Road
4.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
143.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 26m from Newaygo
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newaygo and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Newaygo to Livonia?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Newaygo and 91.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newaygo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newaygo and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 143.6 mi (231.1 km).

Newaygo

#1 Newaygo

City in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,099
Coordinates43.4197400, -85.8000500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.800185, 43.419934)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Newaygo and Livonia. The current time is 05:05:17.

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.