Livonia, MI to Camden, MI is 109 miles and takes about 2 hours 13 minutes via I 94 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, offering a straightforward journey. It's a good option for a single-day trip, whether you're heading out for a specific destination or just exploring the area. The route combines interstate travel with more local roads, making for a varied, but manageable, drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 109 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed drive experience, with 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 94 and M 14, which can be quite fast-paced. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 34.5 miles on I 94, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel. As you transition to roads like Moscow Road, the pace will likely change, offering a different feel behind the wheel. Expect a blend of efficient highway cruising and more local road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Plymouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Plymouth Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Navigation decision point
6
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.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Schoolcraft Road
Continue onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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
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 Camden, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60 and Jackson.
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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
34.5 mi
36m
M 14
22.8 mi
24m
Moscow Road
11.4 mi
15m
East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
12m
North Edon Road
8 mi
10m
M 60
6.1 mi
8m
South Edon Road
4.9 mi
6m
West Chicago Road
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Camden, MI.
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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
6.1 mi·8 min·M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
13
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi·15 min·Moscow Road
14
Turn right onto US 12
9.5 mi·12 min·East Chicago Road
15
Continue on US 12; M 99
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Chicago Street
16
Continue on US 12
4.6 mi·6 min·West Chicago Road
17
Turn left onto M 49
8.0 mi·10 min·North Edon Road
18
Continue on M 49
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
19
Continue on M 49
4.9 mi·6 min·South Edon Road
20
Continue on M 49
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bell Street
41 ft·1 sec·West Bell Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bell Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour drive, this route is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic leaving the Detroit metro area. With only 109 miles, you won't need many stops, but it's always a good idea to plan for at least one brief rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto Moscow Road, as services might be less frequent than on the interstates.
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 54.5 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, 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 109 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 54.5 mi from Livonia, MI
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, MI
The final approach into Camden, 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 Camden, 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
$17.04 one way
$34.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.71
$37.42
premium
$4.89
$20.98
$41.95
diesel
$5.61
$24.07
$48.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.54
$4.36
EV Truck/SUV
43.6
0
$15.26
$6.98
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
11:55 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
Camden, MI
Night
in Camden on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
6 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 13m 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 Camden, MI covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, M 14, Moscow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 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 $17.04 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 109 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Plymouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Livonia, MI and Camden, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 60 and Jackson.
