Origin
Ypsilanti, MI
Night in Ypsilanti on Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ypsilanti, 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
30m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ypsilanti, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Livonia, MI covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 275, US 12 BUS, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Livonia, MI covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 4.5 miles in near US 12 BUS.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.8 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 4.5 miles (US 12 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 12 BUS
Take the ramp onto US 12 BUS toward US 12 EAST: Canton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 12 EAST: Canton
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Plymouth, Livonia
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 28
Toward Plymouth, Livonia
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn right onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Ypsilanti, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
15 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| US 12 BUS | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Plymouth Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Ann Arbor Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on US 12 BUS; M 17
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 12 BUS; M 17
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto US 12 BUS
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 12 BUS
Toward US 12 EAST: Canton
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
5
Merge onto I 275
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 28
Toward Plymouth, Livonia
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ann Arbor Road
8
Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Plymouth Road
9
Turn right onto Merriman Road
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Merriman Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Livonia on Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
WSW 16 mph
25% chance
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
35 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Livonia, MI covers 19.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, US 12 BUS, West Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Ypsilanti, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (US 12 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
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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