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Trip from Edenville, 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

2h 35m

Distance

140 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
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.

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Downtown Edenville, MI, MI

Edenville, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edenville, MI to Livonia, MI covers 140 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 I 75, US 23, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.89 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

70 miles from Edenville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 47.3 mi 50m
US 23 30.9 mi 33m
US 10 23.3 mi 23m
I 96 14.9 mi 15m
North Meridian Road 8 mi 12m
I 275 6.1 mi 6m
Jeffries Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
Merriman Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 47.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edenville, MI and Livonia, MI.

1

Start on M 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Curtis Road
2

Continue on M 30

7.8 mi · 11 min · North Meridian Road
3

Enter roundabout onto M 30

98 ft · 1 sec · North Meridian Road
4

Continue on M 30

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Meridian Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Midland
6

Merge onto US 10

23 mi · 23 min · US 10
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

31 mi · 33 min · US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
13

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 15 min · I 96
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
16

Continue on I 275; I 96

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 275; I 96
17

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 96

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
21

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
22

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
23

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
24

Arrive at 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 70 miles from Edenville, MI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.

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 31 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70 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 6m

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 Edenville, 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 Edenville, MI

This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Edenville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 47.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flint, MI

70 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

Freeland, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70 miles from Edenville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 110

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

0.7 mi

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

1.9 mi

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 40

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 110

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

The Red Dot Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+12483083989

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12489872013

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18102151088

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 80

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 130

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 80

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 20

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 138.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward US 10 East: Midland

Navigation decision point

Toward US 10 East: Midland
6
32.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.89 one way

$43.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.03 $48.06
premium $4.89 $26.94 $53.88
diesel $5.61 $30.91 $61.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42 0 $14.70 $6.72
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.25 $5.60
EV Truck/SUV 56 0 $19.60 $8.96

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edenville, MI

Afternoon in Edenville on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Afternoon in Livonia on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

2 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.

What kind of drive is this?

140 mi in 2h 35m, mostly highway — 47.3 mi of that is on I 75.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 140 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 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Edenville, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.

M 5 North: Detroit

126.8 mi in | ~2h 18m

Toledo

126.8 mi in | ~2h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 140 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Livonia, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Livonia, MI before heading back.

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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