Origin
Ishpeming, MI
Afternoon in Ishpeming on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI
Drive Time
7h 9m
Distance
463 mi
745 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 59m
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6 AM
7h 10m
8 AM
7h 32m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 15m
3 PM
7h 19m
5 PM
7h 31m
8 PM
7h 3m
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 Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI covers 463 miles and takes about 7h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Division Street, County Road, Silver Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
231.5 miles from Ishpeming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 9m drive with frequent turns across 463 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Division Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pioneer Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rail Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 480 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherry Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Division Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on South 1st Street
16 ft
·
3 sec
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South 1st Street
2
Turn right onto East Division Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Division Street
3
Continue on County Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
4
Turn slight left onto Silver Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Silver Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Pioneer Avenue
7
Turn left onto Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Rail Street
8
Continue on County Road 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
9
Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
10
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
11
Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
13
Continue on M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
14
Turn sharp right
17 mi
·
20 min
15
At the end of the road, turn left
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
17
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
19
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
23
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
25
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
26
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
6 min
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 96 East: Detroit
28
Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Merriman Road
30
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
31
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
32
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
33
Turn right
33 ft
·
2 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 231.5 miles from Ishpeming, MI, or about 3h 34m 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 102 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.5 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 14m
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 Ishpeming, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ishpeming, MI
This is one driving day of about 463 miles and 7h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Ishpeming, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 231.5 mi from Ishpeming, MI · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
232 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 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 231.5 miles from Ishpeming, 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
$70.32 one way
$140.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $77.53 | $155.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $87.40 | $174.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $102.86 | $205.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138.9 | 1 | $48.62 | $22.22 |
| Efficient EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.51 | $18.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.2 | 2 | $64.82 | $29.63 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Livonia on Monday
Local time
12:01 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
16 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
7h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI covers 463 miles and takes about 7h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Division Street, County Road, Silver Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 231.5 miles from Ishpeming, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ishpeming, MI to Livonia, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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