How far is Plainfield, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Plainfield, MI to Livonia, MI is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Livonia.
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Start on Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 13 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Continue on Main Street
3262 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn slight left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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Turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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Turn left onto North Territorial Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Livonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M 14 East
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Livonia?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Plainfield and 25.5 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 km).
#1 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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