How far is Scottville, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Scottville, MI to Livonia, MI is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.06 mi
03h 38m
Flight
183.78 mi
295.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.78 mi
Kilometers
295.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.06 mi
Kilometers
389.55 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 5, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Scottville
Wed, May 6, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottville
2026-05-05T18:22
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 5, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Scottville
120.9 mi
01h 49m
To Livonia
121.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 31 South: Muskegon

    53.8 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottville 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
104 mi · 43%
I 96 East
68.2 mi · 28%
US 31 South
60.1 mi · 25%
State Street
5.36 mi · 2%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 1%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 49m from Scottville
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottville and 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 Scottville to Livonia?

The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Scottville and 121.2 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottville and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 183.78 mi (295.76 km).

Scottville

#1 Scottville

City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates43.9547300, -86.2800800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.280096, 43.95473)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.41
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.20 $64.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.65 $39.75 $79.49
Diesel $5.30 $45.30 $90.59

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottville and Livonia. The current time is 18:22:14.

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.