This 262.1-mile drive from Bingham to Livonia, Michigan, is a straightforward trip covering about 5 hours and 6 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused route, with 76% of the journey on interstates, making it perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You can expect a fuel cost of around $41 for this Midwestern journey. The route offers a practical way to travel between these two points within the state, with one recommended stop to break up the drive. Given its duration and highway nature, it’s an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
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
131.1 miles from Bingham, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
135.1 mi
2h 18m
M-72 West
31 mi
42m
US 23
30.9 mi
33m
I 96
14.9 mi
15m
East M 72
8.4 mi
11m
South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi
11m
I 275
6.1 mi
6m
BL I 75
4.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 135.1 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bingham, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on CR 618
1.5 mi·3 min·East Bingham Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 22
7.7 mi·11 min·South West Bay Shore Drive
3
Turn slight left onto M 22
95 ft·6 sec·South West Bay Shore Drive
4
Turn left onto M 22; M 72
1.2 mi·2 min·West Grandview Parkway
5
Turn right onto North Union Street
0.4 mi·58 sec·North Union Street
6
Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.2 mi·4 min·East Eighth Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto US 31; M 72
1.2 mi·2 min·Munson Avenue
8
Continue on US 31; M 72
3.8 mi·6 min·US 31 North
9
Turn right onto M 72
0.8 mi·1 min·East M 72
10
Enter roundabout onto M 72
116 ft·5 sec·East M 72
11
Continue on M 72
0.4 mi·35 sec·East M 72
12
Enter roundabout onto M 72
114 ft·1 sec·East M 72
13
Continue on M 72
7.2 mi·9 min·East M 72
14
Continue on M 72
7.7 mi·10 min·M-72 West
15
Continue on M 72
1.0 mi·1 min·West Mile Road Northwest
16
Turn right onto US 131; M 72; M 66
2.0 mi·3 min·North Cedar Street
17
Turn left onto M 72; M 66
23 mi·31 min·M-72 West
18
Continue on M 72; M 93
1.1 mi·2 min·M 72; M 93
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto BL I 75; M 72
1.4 mi·3 min·North James Street
Use the right lane.
20
Take the exit onto BL I 75
4.2 mi·4 min·BL I 75
Toward I 75 South
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi·33 min·US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
26
Merge onto I 96
15 mi·15 min·I 96
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 163Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·29 sec
29
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi·6 min·I 275; I 96
30
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the slight left lane.
31
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi·3 min·Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 175Toward Merriman RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft·14 sec·Schoolcraft Road
34
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Merriman Road
35
Turn right
98 ft·9 sec
36
Turn right
31 ft·2 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, departing Bingham in the morning will allow you to reach Livonia with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a significant portion on I-75, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or a little beyond the 135.1-mile stretch on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost of $41 means you should budget accordingly. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before departing is always a good idea, especially when anticipating longer highway stretches like the one on I-75.
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 131.1 miles from Bingham, MI, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 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 58 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
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 Bingham, 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 Bingham, MI
This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Bingham, 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 I 75 for about 135.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 260.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.8 mi into trip|~18m in|East Eighth Street
Turn left onto East Eighth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|BL I 75; M 72 / North James Street
Turn right onto BL I 75; M 72 / North James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
8
249 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
7
260.7 mi into trip|~5h 3m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.98 one way
$81.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.99
$89.98
premium
$4.89
$50.44
$100.88
diesel
$5.61
$57.87
$115.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.6
0
$27.52
$12.58
Efficient EV
65.5
0
$22.93
$10.48
EV Truck/SUV
104.8
1
$36.69
$16.77
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bingham, MI
Night
in Bingham on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Livonia, MI
Night
in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
West Branch, MI
131 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
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
5h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacula...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 5-hour trip, with 76% of the mileage on interstates like I-75 and US-23. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 135.1 miles on I-75, so prepare for extended periods of consistent speed. While M-72 West offers a change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient, steady travel. This route is designed for covering ground rather than leisurely sightseeing, with the road primarily serving as a conduit between your origin and destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-72 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near East Eighth Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 25 significant decision points across 262.1 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 10.8 miles (East Eighth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles (BL I 75; M 72 / North James Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bingham, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
Detroit
67.1 mi in|~1h 40m|via I 75
M 5 North: Detroit
249 mi in|~4h 49m
Toledo
249 mi in|~4h 49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Livonia, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (East Eighth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles (BL I 75; M 72 / North James Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Livonia, MI before the return drive.
