How far is Riverview, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverview and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Livonia.
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Start on Hale Street
20 m · 8 sec · Hale Street
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Fort Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
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Turn slight left
120 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)
6.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1 mi · 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 Riverview 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.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
8.11 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverview 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 Riverview to Livonia?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Riverview and 12.3 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverview and Mostly Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 km).
#1 Riverview
Riverview is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1742100, -83.1793700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.27 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
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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