How far is Spring Arbor, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Spring Arbor, MI to Livonia, MI is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
69.51 mi
01h 04m
Flight
62.37 mi
100.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.37 mi
Kilometers
100.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Mon, May 4, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Arbor
Mon, May 4, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Arbor
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Livonia
Mon, May 4, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Arbor
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Spring Arbor
34.7 mi
00h 32m
To Livonia
34.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Arbor and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    131 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2344 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Arbor and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 51%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 31%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
Spring Arbor Road
3.58 mi · 5%
M-60
2.87 mi · 4%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 32m from Spring Arbor
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Arbor 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 Spring Arbor to Livonia?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Spring Arbor and 34.8 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Arbor and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Arbor and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.37 km).

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#1 Spring Arbor

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

Population7,734
Coordinates42.2050400, -84.5527400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.552547, 42.205091)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Arbor and Livonia. The current time is 19:11:51.

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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.