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Trip from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Downtown Almont, MI, MI

Almont, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

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 $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 58.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Plymouth Road
Merriman Road
Schoolcraft Road
I 96 East
Jeffries Freeway
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Davison Avenue
Davison Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Plymouth Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Almont, MI.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right

89 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

151 ft · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
4

Turn left onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
5

Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

394 ft · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road
6

Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 96 East
7

Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

4.5 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

5.3 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9

Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Davison Avenue
10

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 5 min
11

Continue on Davison Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Davison Freeway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 75: Flint, Toledo
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 75 North: Flint
14

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

11 mi · 11 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Rochester Road
16

Turn right onto Rochester Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Rochester Road
17

Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Big Beaver Road
18

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Parkway
19

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
20

Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Van Dyke Avenue
21

Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

24 mi · 29 min · M 53 North: Imlay City
22

Turn right onto East Saint Clair Street

46 ft · 1 sec · East Saint Clair Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Livonia, MI · 38m into the drive

Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sterling Heights, MI

29 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.

Popular next leg

Sterling Heights, MI to Almont, MI

25.5 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Dearborn, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sterling Heights, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Almont, MI

The final approach into Almont, 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

$9.18 one way

$18.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.08 $20.15
premium $4.89 $11.30 $22.59
diesel $5.61 $12.96 $25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Livonia, MI

Afternoon in Livonia on Thursday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Almont, MI

Afternoon in Almont on Thursday

Local time

4:53 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

16 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

1h 17m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.18 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.
The drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livonia, MI to Almont, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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