How far is Stambaugh, Iron River, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Livonia, MI is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.9 miles (588.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
516.86 mi
08h 11m
Flight
365.91 mi
588.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.91 mi
Kilometers
588.87 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.86 mi
Kilometers
831.8 km
Drive Time
08h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, Jun 2, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stambaugh, Iron River
2026-06-02T01:39
Arrive Livonia
Tue, Jun 2, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:11 PM to 4:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stambaugh, Iron River
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Indian River
MI

Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan

From Stambaugh, Iron River
258.4 mi
04h 05m
To Livonia
258.5 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stambaugh, Iron River and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue

    1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1166 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lay Avenue

    1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Adams Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Superior Avenue

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    41.2 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto C Road

    1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 17th Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road

  13. 13

    Continue on G Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · G Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 18th Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road

    1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 18th Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road

    2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road

    2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

    639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North

    57 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

    45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  24. 24

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  41. 41

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 26%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 18%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 17%
US-2/US-41/M-35
45.2 mi · 9%
US 23
30.9 mi · 6%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151 mi
365.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River
04h 05m from Stambaugh, Iron River
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stambaugh, Iron River to Livonia?

The road trip is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km) and usually takes 08h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.4 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River and 258.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 365.9 miles (588.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 151 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.78 one way or $137.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stambaugh, Iron River and Livonia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stambaugh, Iron River and Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

14 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

20 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

28 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

28 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stambaugh, Iron River and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 365.91 mi (588.87 km).

Stambaugh, Iron River

#1 Stambaugh, Iron River

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,215
Coordinates46.0810700, -88.6270800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-88.627076, 46.08092)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.24 gal
69.04 L · about $68.78
Round trip
$137.57
36.48 gal · 138.08 L
Estimated CO2
162.1 kg one way
Round trip: 324.2 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $68.78 $137.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.57 $155.15
Premium $4.65 $84.89 $169.78
Diesel $5.30 $96.74 $193.49

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Stambaugh, Iron River, MI and Livonia, MI. The current time in Stambaugh, Iron River is 01:39:08, although it is 02:39:08 in Livonia.

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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.