Origin
Canton, MI
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Canton and Livonia, you are looking at a quick 10.7-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Plymouth Road, I-275, and Cherry Hill Road as you cross through this part of the Midwest. With a fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or errand run. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I 275 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ann Arbor Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Haggerty Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eddington Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merriman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Plymouth Road
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Eddington Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Eddington Circle
2
Continue on Cherry Hill Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Haggerty Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto M 153
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ford Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 275
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 28
Toward Plymouth, Livonia
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ann Arbor Road
9
Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Plymouth Road
10
Turn right onto Merriman Road
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Merriman Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Haggerty Road
Turn left onto Haggerty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 153 / Ford Road
Turn right onto M 153 / Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 North: Flint
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North: Flint
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn right onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:47 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
1 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
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While about 21% of your travel occurs on highways, the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts only 2.7 miles on Plymouth Road, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments. The route transitions between standard local surface streets and short interstate segments, creating a varied driving experience. You will need to stay alert as you maneuver through these different road types over the course of the 18-minute trip.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Plymouth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Haggerty Road.
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 10.7 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 2 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Canton, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Canton, MI
Full guide →Canton is a township of almost 100,000 people (2020) in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Plymouth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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