How far is Walled Lake, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Walled Lake, MI to Livonia, MI is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walled Lake and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walled Lake and Livonia.
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Start on East West Maple Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East West Maple Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on I 96 West
880 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
1355 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walled Lake and Livonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 96 East
Continue straight
6.07 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Walled Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walled Lake to Livonia?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Walled Lake and 9.1 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Walled Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Northville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northville.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walled Lake and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 km).
#1 Walled Lake
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,080 |
| Coordinates | 42.5378100, -83.4810500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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