Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: fish socks
The drive from Bunker Hill, MI to Livonia, MI covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on M 14, I 94, Stockbridge Chelsea Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on M 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 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
31.6 miles from Bunker Hill, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 63.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 24.6 miles in near East Old US Highway 12.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 63.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.6 miles (East Old US Highway 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Old US Highway 12
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Bunker Hill, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.
M 14: Plymouth
M 14 East
M 14 East: Plymouth
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| I 94 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Stockbridge Chelsea Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Catholic Church Road | 5.8 mi | 13m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Old US Highway 12 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Territorial Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Dexter Trail | 2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill, MI and Livonia, MI.
Start on Decamp Road
Turn left onto Williamston Road
Turn right onto Catholic Church Road
Turn right onto Dexter Trail
Turn right onto M 52
Continue on M 52
Turn right onto M 52; M 106
Turn left onto M 52
Continue on M 52
Continue on M 52
Continue on M 52
Continue on M 52
Enter roundabout onto M 52
Continue on M 52
Continue on M 52
Turn left onto East Old US Highway 12
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
Keep right at fork onto M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
Continue on I 96
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Merriman Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 63.3 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 55m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bunker Hill, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Bunker Hill, MI
This is one driving day of about 63.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Bunker Hill, MI · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 63.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Bunker Hill, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Bunker Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
5:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Ann Arbor, MI
32 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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