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Trip from Livonia, MI to Springport, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

205.8 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m

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 Springport, MI, MI

Springport, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livonia, MI to Springport, MI covers 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23, I 75, East Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.9 miles from Livonia, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 79.3 mi 1h 25m
I 75 26.6 mi 26m
East Huron Road 26.2 mi 36m
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 23 mi 24m
Huron Road 15.1 mi 19m
North Huron Road 11.6 mi 16m
West Huron Road 6.3 mi 8m
Jeffries Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 79.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

23 mi · 24 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 54 sec
Exit 148B Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto US 23

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · US 23
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

27 mi · 26 min · I 75; US 23
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
16

Turn right onto M 61

2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
17

Continue on M 61

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cedar Street
18

Turn left onto US 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
19

Continue on US 23

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Huron Road
20

Continue on US 23

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Center Road
21

Continue on US 23

26 mi · 36 min · East Huron Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 23

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
23

Continue on US 23

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
24

Continue on US 23

6.9 mi · 10 min · North Huron Road
25

Continue on US 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Huron Drive
26

Continue on US 23

4.7 mi · 6 min · North Huron Road
27

Continue on US 23

1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Street
28

Continue on US 23

15 mi · 19 min · Huron Road
29

Turn right onto Springport Road

449 ft · 21 sec · Springport Road
30

Turn right onto South Lake Huron Shore Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Lake Huron Shore Road
31

Arrive at destination

South Lake Huron Shore Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.9 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 45 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.9 miles or 1h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springport, 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 205.8 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 US 23 for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Bay County, Michigan, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bay City, MI

103 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

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

0.7 mi

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1.1 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 102.9

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 29.4

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.7

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.4

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.7

Commerce Township, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12489567914

Visit website

The Red Dot Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.7

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+12483083989

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.8

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102.9

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 102.9

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 58.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 44.1

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18102151088

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.7

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.7

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29 — 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
28.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

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 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
8
29 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 148B Toward US 23 North: Flint

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.17 one way

$64.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.33 $70.65
premium $4.89 $39.60 $79.21
diesel $5.61 $45.44 $90.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.7 0 $21.61 $9.88
Efficient EV 51.5 0 $18.01 $8.23
EV Truck/SUV 82.3 1 $28.81 $13.17

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Livonia, MI

Afternoon in Livonia on Saturday

Local time

3:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Destination

Springport, MI

Afternoon in Springport on Saturday

Local time

3:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°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

39 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Livonia, MI to Springport, MI covers 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 205.8 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 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.

Between Livonia, MI and Springport, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 61: Standish and Gladwin.

Flint

28.8 mi in | ~34m

M 61: Standish

135.6 mi in | ~2h 26m

Gladwin

135.6 mi in | ~2h 26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 205.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Livonia, MI to Springport, MI covers 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23, I 75, East Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.9 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 $32.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 205.8 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Livonia, MI and Springport, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 61: Standish and Gladwin.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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