Trip from Hersey, MI to Livonia, MI

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Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

194.3 mi

313 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hersey, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

This 194.3-mile drive from Hersey, Michigan to Livonia, Michigan is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, you'll find it to be a straightforward and efficient route, designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, making it an economical choice for a road trip within the Midwest. This route offers a focused highway experience, perfect if your priority is covering ground comfortably and arriving ready to explore Livonia.

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

97.2 miles from Hersey, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 194.3 miles spent on major roads like US 10, I-75, and US 23. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles on US 10, offering a solid period of consistent travel. This profile suggests a journey where you can settle into a rhythm, with minimal distractions from local traffic or complex road changes. It's the kind of drive where you can cover significant distance efficiently, making it a practical option for a single-day excursion.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 10.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 194.3 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 1.7 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 10

At end of road, turn right onto US 10

Navigation decision point

86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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

181.2 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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

188.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

192.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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 Hersey, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.

Bay City

40.8 mi in | ~54m | via US 10

M 5 North: Detroit

181.2 mi in | ~3h 21m

Toledo

181.2 mi in | ~3h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	85.2 mi	1h 36m
I 75	47.3 mi	50m
US 23	30.9 mi	33m
I 96	14.9 mi	15m
I 275	6.1 mi	6m
Jeffries Freeway	3.3 mi	3m
180th Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Merriman Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 85.2 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto 180th Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · 180th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 10

39 mi · 49 min · US 10

Take the exit onto US 10

46 mi · 46 min · US 10

Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

31 mi · 33 min · US 23

Toward US 23: Ann Arbor

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 96 East: Detroit

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 96 East: Detroit

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 15 min · I 96

Use the straight lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec

Continue on I 275; I 96

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 275; I 96

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 96

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 38-minute duration, this drive is best completed in one day. Leaving Hersey in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Livonia without feeling rushed, and you'll have the flexibility to make a quick stop if needed. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 194.3 miles, you can easily plan your journey around your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 85 miles, and ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your destination or a major service area. The $30 fuel estimate is a helpful budget point for this efficient trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 97.2 miles from Hersey, MI, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hersey, 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 Hersey, MI

This is one driving day of about 194.3 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hersey, 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 US 10 for about 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.2 mi from Hersey, MI · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

97 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Hersey, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

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

$30.38 one way

$60.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$33.35	$66.70
premium	$4.89	$37.39	$74.78
diesel	$5.61	$42.90	$85.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.3	$20.40	$9.33
Efficient EV	48.6	$17.00	$7.77
EV Truck/SUV	77.7	$27.20	$12.44

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hersey, MI

Late night in Hersey on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 AM

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

3h 38m 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 Hersey, MI to Livonia, MI covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, I 75, US 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.2 miles from Hersey, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.