How far is Sandusky, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Sandusky, MI to Livonia, MI is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandusky and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandusky and Livonia.
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Start on Lincoln Street
20 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South Elk Street
121 m · 14 sec · South Elk Street
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Turn left onto West Sanilac Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · West Sanilac Avenue
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Continue on West Sanilac Road
11 mi · 13 min · West Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto South Van Dyke Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
2022 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1639 ft · 40 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 Sandusky 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.
Van Dyke Road
Continue on Van Dyke Road
22.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandusky and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandusky to Livonia?
The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Romeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Sandusky and 49.6 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandusky and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Romeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
Rochester City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeo.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandusky and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 77.35 mi (124.49 km).
#1 Sandusky
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 43.4203000, -82.8296600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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