How far is Swartz Creek, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Swartz Creek, MI to Livonia, MI is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.72 mi
01h 00m
Flight
47.38 mi
76.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.38 mi
Kilometers
76.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.72 mi
Kilometers
108.99 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Swartz Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swartz Creek
2026-05-12T19:58
Arrive Livonia
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swartz Creek
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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Swartz Creek
33.8 mi
00h 30m
To Livonia
33.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swartz Creek and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Miller Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morrish Road

    2355 ft · 1 min · Morrish Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swartz Creek 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
30.9 mi · 46%
I 96 East
17.1 mi · 25%
I 96
7.07 mi · 10%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4.42 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
3.34 mi · 5%
I 75 South
2.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 30m from Swartz Creek
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Swartz Creek and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swartz Creek to Livonia?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Swartz Creek and 33.9 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Swartz Creek and Patchy Frost near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swartz Creek and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 47.38 mi (76.25 km).

Swartz Creek

#1 Swartz Creek

City in Michigan, US

Population5,491
Coordinates42.9572500, -83.8305100
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Miller Road (-83.83051, 42.957232)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Swartz Creek and Livonia. The current time is 19:58:43.

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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.