Origin
Auburn Hills, MI
Afternoon in Auburn Hills on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn Hills, MI to Livonia, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn Hills, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn Hills, MI to Livonia, MI covers 29.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Telegraph Road, Jeffries Freeway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on South Telegraph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Telegraph Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near University Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
University Drive
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 24 / South Telegraph Road
Turn sharp left onto US 24 / South Telegraph Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Telegraph Road | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Opdyke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Lapeer Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Telegraph Road
— 15.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Shimmons Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
2
Continue
280 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn right onto I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lapeer Road
4
Continue on I 75 BL
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
11
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn sharp left onto US 24
15 mi
·
24 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Telegraph Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Telegraph Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
323 ft
·
7 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 96 West
18
Merge onto I 96
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
21
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
46m 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 Auburn Hills, MI to Livonia, MI covers 29.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Telegraph Road, Jeffries Freeway, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Auburn Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Auburn Hills, MI to Livonia, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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