How far is South Monroe, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from South Monroe, MI to Livonia, MI is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
46.55 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.81 mi
52.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.55 mi
Kilometers
74.91 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, Jun 1, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in South Monroe
Mon, Jun 1, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Monroe
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Livonia
Mon, Jun 1, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Monroe
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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From South Monroe
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Livonia
26.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Monroe and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    672 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth, Livonia

    1980 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Plymouth Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Merriman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Monroe 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
25.5 mi · 55%
South Monroe Street
5.52 mi · 12%
North Telegraph Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Plymouth Road
2.73 mi · 6%
Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi · 3%
South Dixie Highway
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 24m from South Monroe
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Monroe and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Monroe to Livonia?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from South Monroe and 26.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Monroe and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Monroe and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.81 km).

South Monroe

#1 South Monroe

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population6,433
Coordinates41.8958800, -83.4177100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.41786, 41.895954)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Monroe and Livonia. The current time is 15:04:14.

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.