How far is Springfield, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Springfield, MI to Livonia, MI is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.48 mi
01h 43m
Flight
96.37 mi
155.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.37 mi
Kilometers
155.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.48 mi
Kilometers
172.98 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, Nov 10, 3:49 PM EST
Return by in Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 5:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Livonia
Tue, Nov 10, 3:49 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Springfield
51.8 mi
00h 51m
To Livonia
55.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    3 m · 8 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Helmer Road

    2793 ft · 1 min · North Helmer Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Dickman Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dickman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1485 ft · 29 sec · South Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 62%
M 14 East
21.3 mi · 20%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
West Dickman Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
00h 51m from Springfield
Leave By
3:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Livonia?

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Springfield and 55.7 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Leoni

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 96.37 mi (155.1 km).

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#1 Springfield

Springfield is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3264300, -85.2391600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Helmer Road (-85.239199, 42.326423)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.40
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $15.70 $31.40
Mid-grade $4.81 $18.23 $36.45
Premium $5.41 $20.50 $40.99
Diesel $6.50 $24.64 $49.27

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Livonia. The current time is 14:06:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.