How far is Penn, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Penn, MI to Livonia, MI is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
161.53 mi
02h 37m
Flight
135.47 mi
218.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.47 mi
Kilometers
218.01 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.53 mi
Kilometers
259.95 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sun, May 31, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Penn
Sun, May 31, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn
2026-05-31T02:20
Arrive Livonia
Sun, May 31, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn
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
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Penn
81.5 mi
01h 18m
To Livonia
80 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    46 m · 12 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quaker Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Quaker Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Penn Road

    58 m · 7 sec · Penn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Penn Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto M-60

    2649 ft · 41 sec · M-60

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1536 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on M-60

    13.2 mi · 19 min · M-60

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  12. 12

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 60%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 13%
M-60
13.7 mi · 8%
US-131
12.6 mi · 8%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 18m from Penn
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penn and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Penn and 80 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penn and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 135.47 mi (218.01 km).

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#1 Penn

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,708
Coordinates41.9469900, -85.9358400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-85.935839, 41.946769)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn and Livonia. The current time is 02:20:30.

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.