Origin
Detroit Beach, MI
Morning in Detroit Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit Beach, 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
50m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Detroit Beach, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Detroit Beach to Livonia, you are facing a straightforward 40.5-mile journey through the Michigan Midwest. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway driving. With a estimated fuel cost of just $6, it is an economical commute between these two points. Because the entire trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single outing without needing to budget for extra travel days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| I 75 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Plymouth Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ann Arbor Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grand Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merriman Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 26.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit Beach, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Navarre Boulevard
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
Navarre Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Bronson Street
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bronson Street
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dixie Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 275 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 275
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 28
Toward Plymouth, Livonia
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Ann Arbor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ann Arbor Road
12
Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Plymouth Road
13
Turn right onto Merriman Road
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Merriman Road
Use the right lane.
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
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Detroit Beach, 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 0.5 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 275 North: Flint
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn right onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
10:40 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
50m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. You will spend your time winding along Bronson Street, 8th Street, and Grand Boulevard rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Because the highway share is 0%, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and intersection navigation. There is no long-distance relief here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Bronson Street. Expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
78% 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: 26.9 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and I 75. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Dixie Highway.
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 39.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Detroit Beach, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
34.4 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 275. 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 0.5 miles (North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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