Origin
London, MI
Afternoon in London on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, MI to Livonia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, MI
Josh Withers
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This 42.6-mile drive from London, MI to Livonia, MI takes about 43 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Plank Road and US 23 North before merging onto M 14 East. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this is an economical journey. The route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, so expect to make frequent adjustments. Given its short duration and straightforward path within the Midwest region, no overnight stay is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| M 14 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Plank Road | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ostrander Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Ostrander Road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ostrander Road
2
Turn right onto Plank Road
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Plank Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
4
Merge onto US 23
17 mi
·
17 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
6
Merge onto M 14
14 mi
·
15 min
·
M 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 96
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
10
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
11
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from London, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 42.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward M 14 East: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
5
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
M 14
Merge onto M 14
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Livonia, MI
Afternoon in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route; it's not a monotonous interstate grind. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 42.6 miles. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating local traffic patterns for the full 43-minute duration. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is characterized by continuous engagement with local road networks, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than long stretches of uninterrupted travel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23 miles (M 14): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from London, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 East: Plymouth along the way.
M 14 East: Plymouth
22.5 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Livonia, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23 miles (M 14): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Livonia, MI before heading back.
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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