How far is North Muskegon, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from North Muskegon, MI to Livonia, MI is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
186.16 mi
02h 50m
Flight
159.96 mi
257.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.96 mi
Kilometers
257.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.16 mi
Kilometers
299.6 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in North Muskegon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Muskegon
2026-04-18T18:28
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Muskegon
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
Eagle
MI

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

From North Muskegon
93 mi
01h 25m
To Livonia
93.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 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 North Muskegon and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Muskegon and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Ruddiman Drive

    2781 ft · 1 min · Ruddiman Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    534 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    3111 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veteran's Memorial Causeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Causeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 North, US 31 South: Grand Haven, Ludington

    1095 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 31 North, US 31 South: Grand Haven, Ludington

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Moses J Jones Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moses J Jones Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 SOUTH: Grand Haven

    2615 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Muskegon 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
104 mi · 56%
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 37%
US 31 SOUTH
6.11 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Veteran's Memorial Causeway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 25m from North Muskegon
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Muskegon 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 North Muskegon to Livonia?

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from North Muskegon and 93.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Muskegon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Muskegon and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 159.96 mi (257.43 km).

North Muskegon

#1 North Muskegon

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,792
Coordinates43.2561300, -86.2675600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Ruddiman Drive (-86.267596, 43.256158)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.87 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
13.14 gal · 49.74 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.65 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $5.30 $34.85 $69.69

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 North Muskegon and Livonia. The current time is 18:28:42.

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.