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Trip from Addison, MI to Livonia, MI

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Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

76.8 mi

124 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Addison, MI, MI

Addison, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Addison, MI to Livonia, MI covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, M 14, US 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.4 miles from Addison, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 76.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and M 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
20.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
49.4 mi into trip | ~58m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
6
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | M 14

Keep right at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
9
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Merriman Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Addison, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.

M 14: Plymouth

49.4 mi in | ~58m | via M 14

M 14 East

54.1 mi in | ~1h 3m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

56.5 mi in | ~1h 5m | via M 14

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 28.7 mi 30m
M 14 22.2 mi 23m
US 127 16.7 mi 21m
I 96 3.8 mi 4m
North Steer Street 3.5 mi 4m
Merriman Road 1 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Schoolcraft Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 28.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison, MI and Livonia, MI.

1

Start on West Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 127

3.5 mi · 4 min · North Steer Street
3

Enter roundabout onto US 127

197 ft · 2 sec · US 127
4

Continue on US 127

17 mi · 21 min · US 127
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6

Merge onto I 94

29 mi · 30 min · I 94
7

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
8

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
9

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

15 mi · 16 min · M 14
Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 96

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 96
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
13

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
14

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
15

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Addison, MI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 76.8 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Addison, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Addison, MI

This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Addison, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Addison, MI · 46m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Inkster, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Addison, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Livonia, MI

The final approach into Livonia, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Livonia, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.01 one way

$24.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.18 $26.37
premium $4.89 $14.78 $29.56
diesel $5.61 $16.96 $33.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
EV Truck/SUV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Addison, MI

Night in Addison on Tuesday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Night in Livonia on Tuesday

Local time

9:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Addison, MI to Livonia, MI covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, US 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Addison, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Addison, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.

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