How far is South Lyon, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from South Lyon, MI to Livonia, MI is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lyon and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lyon and Livonia.
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Start on West Lake Street
9 m · 3 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto South Lafayette Street
2608 ft · 1 min · South Lafayette Street
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pontiac Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 7 Mile Road
36 m · 2 sec · 7 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 7 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7 Mile Road
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Continue on Angle Road
1 mi · 2 min · Angle Road
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Continue on Six Mile Road
968 ft · 18 sec · Six Mile Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Curtis Road
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Turn left onto 5 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · 5 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Beck Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Beck Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 14 East: Detroit
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 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 South Lyon 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.
5 Mile Road
Turn left onto 5 Mile Road
4.91 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving South Lyon and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lyon to Livonia?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from South Lyon and 16.7 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around South Lyon and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lyon and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 16.52 mi (26.59 km).
#1 South Lyon
City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.6516100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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