The drive from Livonia, MI to Burr Oak, MI covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, M 60, M 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.5 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.87 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
63.6 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 127.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Livonia, MI to Burr Oak, MI covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 127.1 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 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|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.
8
22.4 mi into trip|~26m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
6
94.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
6
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
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 Burr Oak, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60, Jackson and Coldwater.
M 14: Ann Arbor
22.4 mi in|~26m|via M 14
M 60
62.2 mi in|~1h 8m|via M 60
Jackson
62.2 mi in|~1h 8m|via M 60
Coldwater
106.2 mi in|~2h 5m|via I 69 BL
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
34.5 mi
36m
M 60
32.3 mi
44m
M 14
22.8 mi
24m
I 69
11.4 mi
12m
Chicago Road
9.3 mi
11m
East Chicago Street
4.3 mi
9m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Deer Park Road
3.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Burr Oak, 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
Continue on M 14
17 mi·18 min·M 14
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 45Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94
34 mi·36 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit onto M 60
32 mi·44 min·M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 69 South: Fort Wayne
14
Merge onto I 69
11 mi·12 min·I 69
15
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi·57 sec·I 69 BL
Exit 13Toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater
16
Turn right onto US 12; I 69 BL
2.8 mi·6 min·East Chicago Street
17
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Chicago Street
18
Continue on US 12
9.3 mi·11 min·Chicago Road
19
Continue on US 12
1.5 mi·3 min·East Chicago Street
20
Continue on US 12
3.1 mi·3 min·West Chicago Road
21
Turn right onto Deer Park Road
3.2 mi·7 min·Deer Park Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto Burr Oak Road
298 ft·10 sec·Burr Oak Road
23
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 63.6 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 10m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burr Oak, 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 127.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Livonia, 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 94 for about 34.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Livonia, MI
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.87 one way
$39.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.82
$43.63
premium
$4.89
$24.46
$48.92
diesel
$5.61
$28.06
$56.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.1
0
$13.35
$6.10
Efficient EV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
EV Truck/SUV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Livonia, MI
Night
in Livonia on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 to 14 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Burr Oak, MI
Night
in Burr Oak on Friday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Jackson, MI
64 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Burr Oak, MI covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 60, M 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 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 $19.87 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 127.1 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 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Livonia, MI and Burr Oak, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60, Jackson and Coldwater.
