How far is Rochester, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester, MI to Livonia, MI is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Livonia.
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Start on South Main Street
2280 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Rochester Road
8 mi · 14 min · South Rochester Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Detroit
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
2106 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 8 West: Davison Freeway
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Continue on West Davison Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davison Street
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Continue on West Davison Avenue
2014 ft · 59 sec · West Davison Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 Express: Lansing
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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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 Rochester and Livonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Livonia?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Rochester and 18 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.08 km).
#1 Rochester
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 13,201 |
| Coordinates | 42.6805900, -83.1338200 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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