How far is Saint Clair, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Saint Clair, MI to Livonia, MI is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
66.91 mi
01h 09m
Flight
54.05 mi
86.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.91 mi
Kilometers
107.68 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Saint Clair
33.4 mi
00h 35m
To Livonia
33.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Saint Clair and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    63 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · South Riverside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    1279 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fred W. Moore Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Fred W. Moore Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Fred W. Moore Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    153 m · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merriman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
43.6 mi · 65%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.4 mi · 16%
Fred W. Moore Highway
7.34 mi · 11%
Jeffries Freeway
3.33 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
1.31 mi · 2%
I 96 West
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 50m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 35m from Saint Clair
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair to Livonia?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Saint Clair and 33.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 54.05 mi (86.98 km).

Saint Clair

#1 Saint Clair

County in Michigan, United States

Population7,079
Coordinates42.8208700, -82.4860200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.486031, 42.820796)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 Saint Clair and Livonia. The current time is 02:26:57.

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.