How far is Norvell, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Norvell, MI to Livonia, MI is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.74 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.94 mi
72.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.94 mi
Kilometers
72.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.09 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Norvell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norvell
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norvell
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Norvell
27.9 mi
00h 28m
To Livonia
26.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    96 m · 11 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Commercial Drive

    1496 ft · 41 sec · East Commercial Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Sweezy Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sweezy Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sharon Valley Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Sharon Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto M-52

    3.7 mi · 5 min · M-52

  8. 8

    Continue on Manchester Road

    2259 ft · 35 sec · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chelsea Manchester Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Chelsea Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2515 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norvell and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 39%
I 94 East
11.5 mi · 21%
M 14
4.69 mi · 9%
Sharon Valley Road
4.19 mi · 8%
M-52
3.72 mi · 7%
Pleasant Lake Road
3.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

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

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 28m from Norvell
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norvell and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Norvell and 26.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norvell and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norvell and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 44.94 mi (72.32 km).

Norvell

#1 Norvell

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population2,932
Coordinates42.1575400, -84.1841200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road (-84.183841, 42.157514)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norvell and Livonia. The current time is 01:58:10.

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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.