Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, 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
56m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.5-mile drive from Chesterfield to Livonia, Michigan, can be completed in about 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on major freeways like the Edsel Ford Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Express). With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this drive. Given its short duration and direct path, no overnight stays are necessary, and you can easily fit this into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 17.6 mi | 22m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Ford Freeway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 17.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 94
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Continue on I 94
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
13
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Chesterfield, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
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 213B
Toward I 96: Canada, Lansing
7
30 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
7
44 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 8 to 13 mph
77% 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
5 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 45.5-mile journey. With 91% of the route on major freeways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment is 17.6 miles along the Edsel Ford Freeway, allowing for a good rhythm. While primarily interstate, keep in mind that express lanes are part of the experience on the Jeffries Freeway. This drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing local road detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Chesterfield, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
29.8 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 1.4 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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