How far is Owosso, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Owosso, MI to Livonia, MI is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
87.3 mi
01h 24m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Owosso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owosso
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owosso
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
Howell
MI

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

From Owosso
39.8 mi
00h 42m
To Livonia
47.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Owosso and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    41 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Shiawassee Street

    23.2 mi · 35 min · South Shiawassee Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Stockbridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owosso 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
42.5 mi · 49%
South Shiawassee Street
23.2 mi · 27%
I 96
7.07 mi · 8%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 2%
East Grand River Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 42m from Owosso
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Owosso 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 Owosso to Livonia?

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Owosso and 47.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owosso and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.13 km).

Owosso

#1 Owosso

City in Michigan, USA

Population14,338
Coordinates42.9978000, -84.1766400
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.17664, 42.997792)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 Owosso and Livonia. The current time is 04:19:43.

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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.