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Trip from Livonia, MI to Metamora, MI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

49.3 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Downtown Metamora, MI, MI

Metamora, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livonia, MI to Metamora, MI covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Telegraph Road, South Lapeer Road, North Lapeer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Telegraph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Telegraph Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
7
4.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 179 Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
7
23 mi into trip | ~36m in | BL I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
28.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 81 Toward M 24: Lapeer

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 Metamora, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and M 24 North: Lapeer.

M 24: Lapeer

28.8 mi in | ~42m

M 24 North: Lapeer

29.2 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Telegraph Road 14.8 mi 24m
South Lapeer Road 9 mi 14m
North Lapeer Road 8.5 mi 11m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 4.9 mi 5m
Jeffries Freeway 3.2 mi 3m
East Square Lake Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Square Lake Road 1.2 mi 1m
South Washington Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Telegraph Road — 14.8 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Metamora, 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

3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 179 Toward US 24: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

393 ft · 18 sec · Schoolcraft Road
10

Turn left onto Telegraph Drive

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Telegraph Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn straight onto US 24

1.7 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 24

13 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS

450 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 24 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75

0.8 mi · 1 min · BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 75

4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 81 Toward M 24: Lapeer Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on I 75 BL

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 75 BL
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward M 24 North: Lapeer
21

Turn straight onto M 24

9.0 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on M 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
23

Continue on M 24

8.5 mi · 11 min · North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
24

Turn right onto West Dryden Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Dryden Road
25

Continue on West High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West High Street
26

Turn right onto South Oak Street

56 ft · 2 sec · South Oak Street
27

Arrive at destination

South Oak Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from Livonia, MI · 38m into the drive

city and county seat of Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pontiac, MI

25 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

Southfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metamora, MI

The final approach into Metamora, 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

$7.71 one way

$15.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.46 $16.93
premium $4.89 $9.49 $18.97
diesel $5.61 $10.88 $21.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
EV Truck/SUV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Thursday

Local time

11:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 84% chance Live 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

Metamora, MI

Night in Metamora on Thursday

Local time

11:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 15m 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 Metamora, MI covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Telegraph Road, South Lapeer Road, North Lapeer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.71 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 49.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Livonia, MI and Metamora, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and M 24 North: Lapeer.

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