Origin
Livonia, MI
Afternoon in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Springfield, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Springfield, MI
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Trip Overview
Livonia to Springfield is 33.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via M 5 and Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Michigan's Midwest region. Given its short duration, this drive is ideal for a quick excursion or an add-on to another local adventure. The route offers a practical connection between two points without requiring extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 5 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Martin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
M 5
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Springfield, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 5 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on M 5
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
M 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Parkway
16
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Martin Parkway
17
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
18
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
20
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Enter roundabout onto Martin Road
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Road
22
Continue on Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Martin Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
25
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
26
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williams Lake Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
29
Continue on White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
30
Turn left onto US 24
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dixie Highway
31
Arrive at destination
Dixie Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4.9 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
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
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 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward M 5 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Springfield, MI
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
4 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
52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate a variety of local roads, including M 5 and South Williams Lake Road, which means frequent turns and varying speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.7 miles on M 5, so expect to be actively engaged with navigation for most of the trip. The road character shifts between quicker segments and more residential or commercial zones as you progress.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on M 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Springfield, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron and M 5 North.
Lansing
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
M 5 East
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
M 5 North: Port Huron
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
M 5 North
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on M 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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