Origin
Argentine, MI
Afternoon in Argentine on Thursday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argentine, MI to Livonia, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Livonia, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Argentine, MI to Livonia, MI covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, I 96, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 52.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
46.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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 Argentine, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
M 5 North: Detroit
39.1 mi in
|
~45m
Toledo
39.1 mi in
|
~45m
Detroit
47.5 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Lobdell Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| White Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Silver Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argentine, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
3
Turn right onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
4
Turn right onto Linden Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Linden Road
5
Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bennett Lake Road
6
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
White Lake Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
8
Merge onto US 23
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US 23
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
14
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275; I 96
15
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
19
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
20
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Argentine, MI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Argentine, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Livonia, MI
Afternoon in Livonia on Thursday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
26 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Argentine, MI to Livonia, MI covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 96, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.18 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 52.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Argentine, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
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