Origin
Verona, MI
Morning in Verona on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, 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
2h 45m
Distance
127.7 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, MI
Stef Nie
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Verona, MI to Livonia, MI covers 127.7 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, Van Dyke Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South Van Dyke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.96 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
63.8 miles from Verona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 127.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 94.2 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 127.7 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: at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
94.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
7
103.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
111.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
8
119.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
8
119.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Verona, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron and Lansing.
Van Dyke Road North
94.2 mi in
|
~1h 57m
18 ½ Mile Road West
94.2 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Port Huron
102.9 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Lansing
119.2 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Van Dyke Road | 54.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Van Dyke Road | 28.5 mi | 35m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Mound Road | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Southfield Freeway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Sand Beach Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Cedar Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on M 142
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sand Beach Road
2
Continue on M 142
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huron Avenue
3
Continue on M 53
35 mi
·
39 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on M 53
20 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
6
Continue on M 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
7
Continue on M 53
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto M 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on M 53
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
12
Continue on 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
13
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 696
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Greenfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
21
Turn left onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
22
Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 96
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
28
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
30
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
31
Arrive at 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 63.8 miles from Verona, MI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 14m
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 Verona, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Verona, MI
This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Verona, 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 South Van Dyke Road for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.8 mi from Verona, MI · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.8 miles from Verona, 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
$19.96 one way
$39.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.17 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Livonia on Friday
Local time
11:40 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
4 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
2h 45m 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 Verona, MI to Livonia, MI covers 127.7 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, Van Dyke Road, Walter P Reuther Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.8 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.96 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 127.7 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: at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.2 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Verona, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West, Port Huron and Lansing.
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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