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Trip from Mio, 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

2h 53m

Distance

184.3 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Mio, MI, MI

Mio, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mio, MI to Livonia, MI covers 184.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Morenci Avenue, South Mount Tom Road, Mio Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.81 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

92.1 miles from Mio, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 184.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 184.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Morenci Avenue 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 Mio, MI to Livonia, MI is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Mio, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Morenci Avenue
South Mount Tom Road
Mio Road
North Williams Street
South Bennett Street
North M-33
Brock Road
Alger Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Morenci Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mio, MI and Livonia, MI.

1

Start on East 8th Street

72 ft · 11 sec · East 8th Street
2

Turn left onto South Morenci Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Morenci Avenue
3

Continue on South Mount Tom Road

9.4 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road
4

Continue on Mio Road

5.7 mi · 7 min · Mio Road
5

Continue on North Williams Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Williams Street
6

Continue on South Bennett Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bennett Street
7

Continue on North M-33

18 mi · 24 min · North M-33
8

Continue on Brock Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
9

Continue on Alger Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alger Road
10

Take the exit left toward I 75 South

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 75 South
11

Merge slight left

76 mi · 1 hr 19 min
12

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

31 mi · 33 min · US 23: Ann Arbor
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 96 East: Detroit
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

0.6 mi · 37 sec · I 96 East: Detroit
16

Merge slight left

15 mi · 15 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
18

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 30 sec
19

Continue straight

6.1 mi · 6 min
20

Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 96 East: Detroit
21

Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
22

Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Merriman Road
23

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

479 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
24

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
25

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
26

Turn right

33 ft · 2 sec
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Mio, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

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 41 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m

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 Mio, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mio, MI

This is one driving day of about 184.3 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Mio, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.1 mi from Mio, MI · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown Chesaning, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chesaning, MI

92 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chesaning, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Mio, 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

$28.81 one way

$57.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.64 $63.27
premium $4.89 $35.47 $70.93
diesel $5.61 $40.69 $81.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.85
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37
EV Truck/SUV 73.7 0 $25.80 $11.80

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Mio, MI

Morning in Mio on Saturday

Local time

9:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Morning in Livonia on Saturday

Local time

9:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

2h 53m 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 Mio, MI to Livonia, MI covers 184.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Morenci Avenue, South Mount Tom Road, Mio Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.1 miles from Mio, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.81 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Mio, MI to Livonia, MI is easy. At 2h 53m 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 Mio, MI to Livonia, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Mio, MI to Livonia, 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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