Origin
Livonia, MI
Morning in Livonia on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Troy, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
210.3 mi
338 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
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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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
This 210.3-mile journey from Livonia, MI to Troy, MI, is a manageable 4-hour and 23-minute drive that's perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-96 and the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, with a portion on M-37, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this route is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Since both locations are within the Midwest region of Michigan, you won't be crossing state lines, keeping things straightforward. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive, especially considering the longest stretch is 115.1 miles.
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
105.1 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 210.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's a good mix of highway and other road types, with 56% of the journey on highways. The route features a significant uninterrupted stretch of 115.1 miles on I-96, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from the broader interstate to other main arteries like the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway and M-37. This transition means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from faster-paced highway segments to potentially more varied traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 210.3 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.2 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip
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~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
7
86.2 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
139.9 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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I 96; M 37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
7
146.5 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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M 37
Take the exit onto M 37 toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward M 37 North: Newaygo
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 Troy, MI, road signs point toward M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.
M 37 North: Muskegon
139.9 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via I 96; M 37
M 37 North: Newaygo
146.5 mi in
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~2h 40m
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via M 37
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 115.1 mi | 2h 3m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| M-37 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| North Stone Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Warner Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Alpine Avenue Northwest | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Bailey Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 115.1 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Troy, 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
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
55 mi
·
58 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto M 37
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
M 37
Exit 30B
Toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto M 37
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
16
Turn straight onto M 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto M 37
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Newaygo Road
18
Continue on M 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
19
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
20
Turn right onto B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
21
Continue on B-35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alger Avenue
22
Turn left onto B-35
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 128th Street
23
Turn straight onto B-35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
24
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 118th Street
25
Turn straight onto B-35
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Warner Avenue
26
At end of road, turn left onto M 82
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Warner Avenue
27
Continue on M 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
28
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
29
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
30
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
31
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
32
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
33
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
34
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
35
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 23-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning will give you ample daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, consider making it around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Keep an eye out for the transition onto M-37, as this might signal a change in road conditions and speed limits. The estimated fuel cost of $33 is quite reasonable, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Livonia to maximize your time on the road and minimize unnecessary stops.
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 105.1 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.1 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 46 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.1 miles or 1h 55m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 210.3 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 96 for about 115.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.1 mi from Livonia, MI · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.1 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.1 miles.
Arriving in Troy, MI
The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.88 one way
$65.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.43 | $92.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.08 | $10.09 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Troy, MI
Morning in Troy on Friday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Livonia, MI to Troy, MI covers 210.3 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, M-37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.1 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 $32.88 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 26 significant decision points across 210.3 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.2 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Livonia, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.
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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