Origin
Riverview, MI
Evening in Riverview on Thursday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI covers 24.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southfield Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Local), Fort Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Southfield Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI covers 24.4 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southfield Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
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 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Merge onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
15.9 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Fort Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southfield Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Quarry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fort Park Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Hale Street
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn left onto Quarry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Quarry Road
3
Turn right onto M 85
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Street
4
Turn slight left
394 ft
·
14 sec
5
Continue on Garfield Avenue
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
6
Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fort Park Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southfield Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
9
Continue on M 39
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 96
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
15
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Livonia on Thursday
Local time
7:28 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
3 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
39m 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 Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI covers 24.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southfield Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Local), Fort Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Riverview, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Riverview, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
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