How far is Pulaski, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Pulaski, MI to Livonia, MI is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
79.16 mi
01h 19m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.16 mi
Kilometers
127.4 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Mon, May 4, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Livonia
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Pulaski
39.5 mi
00h 39m
To Livonia
39.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Arbor Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Spring Arbor Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 44%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 27%
Spring Arbor Road
8.32 mi · 11%
M 14
4.69 mi · 6%
Pulaski Road
3.57 mi · 5%
M-60
2.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 39m from Pulaski
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pulaski and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Pulaski to Livonia?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Pulaski and 39.6 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pulaski and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.84 km).

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#1 Pulaski

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population2,092
Coordinates42.1150400, -84.6424600
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Pulaski Road (-84.642342, 42.115042)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Livonia. The current time is 20:28:35.

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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.