How far is Sidney, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Sidney, MI to Livonia, MI is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.72 mi
02h 14m
Flight
108.88 mi
175.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.88 mi
Kilometers
175.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.72 mi
Kilometers
224.85 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-15T18:17
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Sidney
69 mi
01h 07m
To Livonia
70.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sidney Road

    12 m · 6 sec · West Sidney Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Derby Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Derby Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West County Farm Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West County Farm Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Road

    12.8 mi · 17 min · North State Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Street

    2057 ft · 59 sec · North State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1060 ft · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Dexter Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dexter Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South State Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1420 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
97.4 mi · 70%
North State Road
12.8 mi · 9%
I 96
7.07 mi · 5%
South State Road
6.56 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 2%
West County Farm Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 07m from Sidney
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and 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 Sidney to Livonia?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Sidney and 70.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 108.88 mi (175.22 km).

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#1 Sidney

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

Population2,435
Coordinates43.2500300, -85.1330700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Sidney Road (-85.13307, 43.249973)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Livonia. The current time is 18:17:28.

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.