How far is Pigeon, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Pigeon, MI to Livonia, MI is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
149.64 mi
02h 30m
Flight
101.08 mi
162.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.08 mi
Kilometers
162.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.64 mi
Kilometers
240.83 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-05-12T21:43
Arrive Livonia
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
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
Imlay City
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

From Pigeon
64.7 mi
01h 15m
To Livonia
84.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2628 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    2610 ft · 39 sec · Pigeon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Pigeon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Whalen Street

    2630 ft · 38 sec · Whalen Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2631 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elkton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Elkton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stein Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Stein Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Pinnebog Road

    2723 ft · 2 min · South Pinnebog Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    30 mi · 34 min · South Van Dyke Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
49.7 mi · 33%
Van Dyke Road
28.5 mi · 19%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 5%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
6.53 mi · 4%
Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

30 mi · 00h 34m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Imlay City
01h 15m from Pigeon
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers leaving Pigeon and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Imlay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Pigeon and 84.9 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Rain Showers around Pigeon and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Imlay City

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

19 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

47 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Port Huron

52 mi away
2223 16th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 101.08 mi (162.67 km).

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#1 Pigeon

Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States

Population1,108
Coordinates43.8300200, -83.2699600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Avenue (-83.269959, 43.829992)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pigeon and Livonia. The current time is 21:43:58.

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.