How far is Nottawa, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Nottawa, MI to Livonia, MI is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
125.61 mi
02h 11m
Flight
111.78 mi
179.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.78 mi
Kilometers
179.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.61 mi
Kilometers
202.15 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sun, May 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Nottawa
Sun, May 17, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottawa
2026-05-17T14:31
Arrive Livonia
Sun, May 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottawa
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
Sandstone
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Nottawa
62.8 mi
01h 05m
To Livonia
62.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 86

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 86

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on Mendon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Leroy Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Leroy Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.3 mi · 17 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Leigh Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Leigh Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 28%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 17%
M-60
19.8 mi · 16%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 8%
Mendon Road
7.99 mi · 6%
State Highway 60
7.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 05m from Nottawa
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nottawa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 Nottawa to Livonia?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Nottawa and 62.9 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nottawa and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

10 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

20 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

55 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottawa and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 111.78 mi (179.9 km).

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#1 Nottawa

Township in St.

Population2,273
Coordinates41.9189400, -85.4488700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 86 (-85.448865, 41.919108)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottawa and Livonia. The current time is 14:31:20.

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.