How far is Ridgeway, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Ridgeway, MI to Livonia, MI is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.58 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36.76 mi
59.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.76 mi
Kilometers
59.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.58 mi
Kilometers
76.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgeway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeway
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeway
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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Ridgeway
27.9 mi
00h 25m
To Livonia
19.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Monroe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Chicago Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Chicago Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Monroe Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Tecumseh Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Tecumseh Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Tecumseh Street

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Tecumseh Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor

    947 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    2515 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
25.5 mi · 54%
M 14 East
18.7 mi · 39%
Tecumseh Road
4.95 mi · 10%
Monroe Road
2.61 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 3%
East Monroe Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 25m from Ridgeway
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway to Livonia?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Ridgeway and 19.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgeway and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeway and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 36.76 mi (59.16 km).

Ridgeway

#1 Ridgeway

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,472
Coordinates41.9939300, -83.8627200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: East Monroe Road (-83.862647, 41.99402)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeway and Livonia. The current time is 02:27:07.

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.