Origin
Clare County, MI
Evening in Clare County on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
171.4 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI covers 171.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Larch Road, North Coolidge Avenue, Highway 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.7 miles from Clare County, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 171.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Larch Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Larch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Coolidge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Clare Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Larch Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clare County, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on the route
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Larch Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Larch Road
3
Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Coolidge Avenue
4
Turn right onto State Highway 61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 61
5
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 1st Street
7
Continue on East Park Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Park Street
8
Continue on North Clare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Clare Avenue
9
Take the ramp right
12 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
12
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
13
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
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I 96 East: Detroit
17
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
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I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
19
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
20
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
6 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 96 East: Detroit
22
Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Merriman Road
24
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
25
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
26
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn right
33 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.7 miles from Clare County, MI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clare County, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Clare County, MI
This is one driving day of about 171.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clare County, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.7 mi from Clare County, MI · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Clare County, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.03 one way
$52.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.36 | $64.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.00 | $6.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Evening in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI covers 171.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Larch Road, North Coolidge Avenue, Highway 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.7 miles from Clare County, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clare County, MI to Livonia, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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