Origin
Clawson, MI
Late night in Clawson on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clawson, 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
36m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clawson, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.3-mile drive from Clawson, Michigan, to Livonia, Michigan, is a quick 36-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing the Jeffries Freeway (Express), Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, and Davison Freeway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with freeways making up 76% of the journey. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it’s an economical option for a short hop within the Midwest. You won't need an overnight stay for this one; it's designed for easy transit between these two Michigan communities. Plan for a smooth, efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 10 mi | 10m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Davison Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Davison Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East 14 Mile Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Davison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| M 8 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on South Main Street
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 56B
Toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto M 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Davison Freeway
8
Continue on M 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Davison Street
9
Continue on M 8
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Davison Avenue
10
Take the exit onto M 8
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
M 8
Toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 Express: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 96
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
15
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56B
Toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
M 8
Take the exit onto M 8 toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 96: Detroit, Lansing
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 Express: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 Express: Lansing
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
2:02 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 highway-centric experience for the majority of this 26.3-mile journey. With 76% of the drive on freeways, you'll be covering ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10 miles on the Jeffries Freeway (Express), offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a high-speed character, transitioning between different freeway segments without significant slowdowns. This drive’s personality is that of efficient, direct travel, connecting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Jeffries Freeway (Express).
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeffries Freeway (Express) and Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (M 8): 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.
Between Clawson, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West and Lansing.
M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
Lansing
14.3 mi in
|
~21m
|
via M 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Jeffries Freeway (Express). 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (M 8): 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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