Origin
Burton, MI
Night in Burton on Friday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, MI to Livonia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This 55.8-mile drive from Burton to Livonia, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's perfectly suited as a single-day journey, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily on I-75 South and I-275, with a brief section on South Center Road. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, expect a consistent drive through familiar terrain.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 41% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 12.2 miles on I-75 South, which allows for steady progress. The road character will likely shift from interstate cruising to more local road driving as you get closer to your destination, requiring you to adjust your speed and awareness. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially more varied traffic patterns as you transition between these road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 28 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County Interna...
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 Burton, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway, M 5 East, Toledo and Detroit.
Oakland County International Airport
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Dixie Highway
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
M 5 East
42.9 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Toledo
43.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Detroit
51 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via I 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| I 275 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South Center Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Connector | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Center Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Center Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
5
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I-75 South
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
19
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
20
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
22
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
23
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Martin Parkway
24
Enter roundabout onto M 5
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
25
Continue on M 5
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Haggerty Connector
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward 12 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
28
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 96 West
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
30
Merge onto M 5
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
32
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275; I 96
33
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
34
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
37
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
38
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
39
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Burton, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.9 miles from Burton, 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
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Livonia on Friday
Local time
11:53 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
1h 22m 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 Burton, MI to Livonia, MI covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, I 275, South Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Burton, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.72 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 28 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Burton, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway, M 5 East, Toledo and Detroit.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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