Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
140.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Livonia, MI to Edenville, MI covers 140.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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 $20.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.3 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 140.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merriman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schoolcraft Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffries Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Edenville, MI.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
Take the exit slight right toward M 30: West Branch
Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
Turn straight onto West Curtis Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edenville, MI than in the middle of the route.
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 140.5 miles and 2h 36m.
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
70 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.3 mi from Livonia, MI
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 70.3 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 Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.77 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Edenville on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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