How far is Parchment, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Parchment, MI to Livonia, MI is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.83 mi
01h 59m
Flight
113.24 mi
182.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.24 mi
Kilometers
182.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.83 mi
Kilometers
199.29 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Parchment
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parchment
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parchment
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 Parchment
61.8 mi
00h 59m
To Livonia
62 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Riverview Drive

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Riverview Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    1144 ft · 33 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parchment 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 37%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 37%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 17%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.34 mi · 2%
North Riverview Drive
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
00h 59m from Parchment
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parchment and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 61.8 miles from Parchment and 62 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parchment and Sunny 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 Parchment and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 113.24 mi (182.24 km).

Parchment

#1 Parchment

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

Population1,825
Coordinates42.3281000, -85.5697300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Riverview Drive (-85.569737, 42.328104)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 Parchment and Livonia. The current time is 22:11:32.

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.