Origin
Livonia, MI
Late night in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Ortonville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.7 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Ortonville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livonia, MI to Ortonville, MI covers 40.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 $6.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 40.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 Ortonville, MI is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Ortonville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Road | — | — |
| Merriman Road | — | — |
| Schoolcraft Road | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| Jeffries Freeway | — | — |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 696 | — | — |
| M 5 North | — | — |
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 Ortonville, 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
335 ft
·
13 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
6
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 96 West
8
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
10
Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron
13
Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 5 North
14
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
7 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Parkway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Martin Parkway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Martin Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Martin Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Richardson Road
24
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
25
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
26
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williams Lake Road
27
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
28
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
29
Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Road
30
Continue on South Holcomb Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Holcomb Road
31
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Washington Street
32
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
33
Continue on Ortonville Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ortonville Road
34
Turn slight right onto South Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
35
Turn right onto Mill Street
463 ft
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Livonia, MI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ortonville, MI
The final approach into Ortonville, 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
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Ortonville, MI
Late night in Ortonville on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
19 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 5m 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 Ortonville, MI covers 40.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 20.4 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 $6.36 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 Ortonville, MI is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Ortonville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livonia, MI to Ortonville, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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