Origin
Blissfield, MI
Late night in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Livonia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Blissfield to Livonia, you are looking at a straightforward 66.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. By utilizing US 23 and M 14, you will navigate through the heart of the Midwest with ease. Because this is a short trip, it serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| M 14 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| East Adrian Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 223 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 36.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
4
Enter roundabout
347 ft
·
4 sec
5
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto US 23
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
8
Merge onto M 14
14 mi
·
15 min
·
M 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 96
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
12
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
13
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward M 14 East: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
5
47.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
M 14
Merge onto M 14
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
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
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 61% of the trip, ensuring a steady pace for most of your time behind the wheel. You will start by navigating East Adrian Street before transitioning onto the faster-moving highway system. A significant portion of your travel—36.7 miles—is spent on the longest uninterrupted stretch along US 23. While the road begins with local transit, it quickly shifts into a more streamlined interstate experience. You should expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.7 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and M 14. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
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 66.9 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 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Blissfield, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 East: Plymouth along the way.
M 14 East: Plymouth
46.8 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.7 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Livonia, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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