Origin
Livonia, MI
Evening in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Avoca, MI
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
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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Avoca, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livonia, MI to Avoca, MI covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Express) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Livonia, MI to Avoca, MI covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 17.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
777 ft
572 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
89 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~74.2 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Merriman Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 81 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 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
8
15 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
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 190A
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicag...
7
15.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
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 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Towns Along This Route
Between Livonia, MI and Avoca, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and Marine City.
Chicago
15 mi in
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~17m
Marine City
49.9 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| Ford Freeway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| County Line Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 17.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Avoca, MI.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
87 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
149 ft
·
10 sec
·
Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 190A
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
26 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto County Line Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Line Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Muttonville Lane
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
Muttonville Lane
17
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
429 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
18
Turn right onto M 19
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
20
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
22
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
23
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
24
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
27
Turn right onto M 136
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Metcalf Road
28
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Beard Road
29
Continue on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
30
Arrive at destination
M 136
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avoca, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livonia, 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 Livonia, MI
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Edsel Ford Freeway for about 17.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Livonia, MI · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.5 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avoca, MI
The final approach into Avoca, 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 Avoca, 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
$12.30 one way
$24.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.56 | $27.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Avoca, MI
Evening in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
ESE 6 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:10AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
38 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
1h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Livonia, MI to Avoca, MI covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Express). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Livonia, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.30 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 81 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Livonia, MI and Avoca, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and Marine City.
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