Origin
Livonia, MI
Afternoon in Livonia on Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
438.1 mi
705 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
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6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m
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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Kingsley, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI covers 438.1 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Plymouth Road, Merriman Road, Schoolcraft Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 4m drive with frequent turns across 438.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plymouth Road 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 8h 4m, 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 Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merriman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schoolcraft Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffries Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Plymouth Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Kingsley, MI.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
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6 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
89 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
151 ft
·
11 sec
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Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Merriman Road
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
335 ft
·
13 sec
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Schoolcraft Road
6
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Schoolcraft Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 96 West
8
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
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3 min
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Jeffries Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
10
Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
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24 min
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Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
0.7 mi
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55 sec
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US 23 North: Flint
13
Merge slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
14
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
15
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
17
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US-2 West
18
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 2
19
Continue on US-2 West
130 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
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US-2 West
20
Turn right onto South Hill Road
394 ft
·
11 sec
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South Hill Road
21
Continue on Blackwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Blackwell Avenue
22
Continue on South Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hill Road
23
Continue on County 420 21st Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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County 420 21st Road
24
Continue on County 426 21st Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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County 426 21st Road
25
Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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County 426 L Road
26
Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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County 426 24th Road
27
Continue on County Road 426 E Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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County Road 426 E Road
28
Continue on County Road 426
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 426
29
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 96 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsley, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livonia, MI
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kingsley, MI
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 219 mi from Livonia, MI · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
219 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Skidway Lake, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
219 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Skidway Lake, MI after about 219 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Kingsley, MI
The final approach into Kingsley, 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 Kingsley, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kingsley, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.54 one way
$133.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
153 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $73.36 | $146.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $82.70 | $165.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $97.33 | $194.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.4 | 1 | $46.00 | $21.03 |
| Efficient EV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.33 | $17.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.2 | 2 | $61.33 | $28.04 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Kingsley, MI
Afternoon in Kingsley on Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
27 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
8h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Kingsley, MI covers 438.1 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Plymouth Road, Merriman Road, Schoolcraft Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219 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 $66.54 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 8h 4m, 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 Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livonia, MI to Kingsley, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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