Origin
Livonia, MI
Evening in Livonia on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Bath, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
80.2 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Bath, MI
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Trip Overview
This 80.2-mile drive from Livonia, MI to Bath, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under two hours, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating primarily via the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway and I-96, with a segment on Perry Road. With an estimated fuel cost of around $13, this is an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road transitions. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfect for a day trip without the need for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 80.2-mile journey. Approximately 40% of the drive utilizes highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 25.6 miles along the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating sections of I-96 and Perry Road, which may introduce varying speed limits and road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more localized driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 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.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
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 122
Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livonia, MI and Bath, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.
Lansing
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
M 43
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
M 52: Stockbridge
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Webberville
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| I 96 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Perry Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| I 69 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| West Beard Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Lansing Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Webster Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Bath, 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
333 ft
·
12 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 96 West
8
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275; I 96
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 122
Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto M 43; M 52
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Stockbridge Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto M 52
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Perry Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Beard Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Beard Road
17
Turn left onto Lansing Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lansing Road
18
Turn right onto Woodbury Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodbury Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
20
Merge onto I 69
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Bath
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto Webster Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Webster Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 37-minute drive, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can easily depart Livonia in the morning and arrive in Bath by midday, or even plan a leisurely afternoon trip. The total fuel cost is estimated at just $13, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye out for signage as you transition between the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, I-96, and Perry Road to ensure you stay on track. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause for a coffee or a quick stretch when you feel the need, perhaps around the midway point.
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 40.1 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 46m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livonia, MI
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway for about 25.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Livonia, MI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bath, MI
The final approach into Bath, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.54 one way
$25.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.77 | $27.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
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
Bath, MI
Evening in Bath on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
17 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
1h 37m 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 Livonia, MI to Bath, MI covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, I 96, Perry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 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 $12.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Livonia, MI and Bath, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.
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