Trip from Livonia, MI to Bunker Hill, MI

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

63.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Livonia, MI to Bunker Hill, MI covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $9.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.8 miles from Livonia, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day@if(!empty($enrichment->halfway_point['drive_time'])), about 0m into the drive@endif.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 63.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Plymouth Road	0 mi	0m
Merriman Road	0 mi	0m
Schoolcraft Road	0 mi	0m
I 96 West	0 mi	0m
Jeffries Freeway	0 mi	0m
M 14	0 mi	0m
I 94 West	0 mi	0m
US-12	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Plymouth Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right

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Turn right onto Plymouth Road

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Turn left onto Merriman Road

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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

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Continue on Schoolcraft Road

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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12

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Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12

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Turn right onto South Main Street

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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Chelsea Road

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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Chelsea Road

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Continue on Territorial Road

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Continue on Grosshans Road

20

Continue on Hinkley Road

21

Continue on Green Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Street

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Turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Stockbridge Road

25

Turn left onto Dexter Trail

26

Turn left onto Catholic Church Road

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Turn left onto Williamston Road

28

Turn right onto Decamp Road

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 63.5 miles or 0m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.8 miles or 0m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunker Hill, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Livonia, MI

This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Livonia, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

32 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bunker Hill, 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 Bunker Hill, MI.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Livonia, MI

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$9.43	$18.86
midgrade	$4.25	$10.63	$21.27
premium	$4.65	$11.64	$23.27
diesel	$5.30	$13.26	$26.52

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Livonia, MI to Bunker Hill, MI covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 31.8 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 $9.43 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.

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