Origin
Manistee, MI
Afternoon in Manistee on Friday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Manistee, MI to Livonia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
248.8 mi
400 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manistee, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manistee, MI to Livonia, MI covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 75, East M-115 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.4 miles from Manistee, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 248.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 248.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 248.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
6
141.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
235.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
242.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
247.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manistee, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
Bay City
95.2 mi in
|
~2h
|
via US 10
M 5 North: Detroit
235.7 mi in
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~4h 28m
Toledo
235.7 mi in
|
~4h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 57 mi | 57m |
| I 75 | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| East M-115 Highway | 37.7 mi | 51m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| Caberfae Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| West M-55 Highway | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 57 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manistee, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on Washington Street
405 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Memorial Drive
5
Turn left onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cleveland Street
6
Continue on US 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arthur Street
7
Continue on US 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Parkdale Road
8
Continue on US 31
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Parkdale Avenue
9
Turn right onto M 55
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Caberfae Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on M 55
19 mi
·
22 min
·
West M-55 Highway
11
At end of road, turn right onto M 115; M 55
38 mi
·
51 min
·
East M-115 Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Clare
13
Merge onto US 10
11 mi
·
10 min
·
US 10
14
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
16
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
21
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
24
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275; I 96
25
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
29
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
30
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
31
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.4 miles from Manistee, MI, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 miles.
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 55 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.4 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manistee, 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.
+
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 Manistee, MI
This is one driving day of about 248.8 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Manistee, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.4 mi from Manistee, MI · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Manistee, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Livonia, MI
The final approach into Livonia, 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 Livonia, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.90 one way
$77.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.71 | $85.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.88 | $95.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.93 | $109.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
| Efficient EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.83 | $15.92 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
31°F
Midland, MI
124 mi in
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.
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
6 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manistee, MI to Livonia, MI covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 75, East M-115 Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.4 miles from Manistee, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 248.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manistee, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
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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