Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Night in Chesterfield on Friday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, 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
56m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
Boys in Bristol Photography
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.5-mile drive from Chesterfield to Livonia, Michigan, can be completed in about 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on major freeways like the Edsel Ford Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Express). With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this drive. Given its short duration and direct path, no overnight stays are necessary, and you can easily fit this into a busy schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 45.5-mile journey. With 91% of the route on major freeways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment is 17.6 miles along the Edsel Ford Freeway, allowing for a good rhythm. While primarily interstate, keep in mind that express lanes are part of the experience on the Jeffries Freeway. This drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing local road detours.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
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 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
7
30 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
7
44 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
29.8 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 17.6 mi | 22m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Ford Freeway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 17.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 94
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Continue on I 94
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
13
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Chesterfield, MI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Chesterfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Livonia, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Livonia, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
9:56 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
2 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
56m 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 Chesterfield, MI to Livonia, MI covers 45.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Express), Ford Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Chesterfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.11 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 12 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
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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