How far is Plymouth, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Livonia, MI is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Livonia.
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Start on Penniman Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · Penniman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3185 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor Road
95 m · 7 sec · Ann Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
46 m · 5 sec · 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 Plymouth 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.
Plymouth Road
Continue on Plymouth Road
2.82 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Livonia?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Plymouth and 4.5 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Westland
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 Westland.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).
#1 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.3714300, -83.4702100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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