How far is Ravenna, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Ravenna, MI to Livonia, MI is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.25 mi
02h 35m
Flight
142.8 mi
229.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.8 mi
Kilometers
229.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.25 mi
Kilometers
270.78 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Ravenna
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravenna
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravenna
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Ravenna
84.1 mi
01h 17m
To Livonia
84.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 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 Ravenna and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1202 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on William Street

    1287 ft · 31 sec · William Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ravenna Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Ravenna Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 48th Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · 48th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    822 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenna 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
146 mi · 87%
I 96
7.07 mi · 4%
South Ravenna Road
4.62 mi · 3%
48th Avenue
4.59 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 23m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 17m from Ravenna
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ravenna 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 Ravenna to Livonia?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Ravenna and 84.1 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ravenna and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravenna and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 142.8 mi (229.82 km).

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#1 Ravenna

Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,706
Coordinates43.1894700, -85.9369900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.936995, 43.189632)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravenna and Livonia. The current time is 19:55:10.

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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.