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Trip from Edwardsburg, 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

3h 21m

Distance

174.8 mi

281 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Edwardsburg, MI, MI

Edwardsburg, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Edwardsburg, Michigan, to Livonia, Michigan, covers 172.9 miles and is estimated to take around 2 hours and 51 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with a projected fuel cost of approximately $26. You'll primarily navigate local roads, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. The route remains within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel. With just one recommended stop, you can efficiently reach your destination without needing to break up the journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

87.4 miles from Edwardsburg, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 96.8 mi 1h 43m
M 14 22.2 mi 23m
US-131 12.6 mi 14m
South Grand Street 8.8 mi 9m
M-60 7.8 mi 11m
Brownsville Road 7.6 mi 10m
M 62 7.2 mi 10m
Harvey Street 3.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 96.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsburg, MI and Livonia, MI.

1

Start on this road

12 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right

52 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto M 62

7.2 mi · 10 min · M 62
4

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walnut Road
6

Turn right onto Harvey Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Harvey Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Harvey Street
8

Turn left onto M 40

1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40
9

Turn right onto M 60

7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60
10

Turn left onto US 131; M 60

13 mi · 14 min · US-131
11

Continue on US 131

8.8 mi · 9 min · South Grand Street
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
13

Merge onto I 94

97 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 94
14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

4.7 mi · 5 min · M 14
Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
15

Keep right at fork onto M 14

2.4 mi · 2 min · M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
16

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14

15 mi · 16 min · M 14
Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 96

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 96
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
20

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
21

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
22

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 51-minute duration and manageable 172.9-mile distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion. You can easily complete it in one go, but consider starting your drive in the morning to allow for flexibility with any unexpected stops or to enjoy a more relaxed pace. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, budgeting is straightforward. Pay close attention to your navigation as you'll be on local roads with numerous turns; a slight miscalculation could lead you off course. A good tip is to ensure your GPS is updated, as navigating these varied local roads can be more complex than a simple highway route.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.4 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.4 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edwardsburg, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edwardsburg, MI

This is one driving day of about 174.8 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Edwardsburg, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 96.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Oak Park, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Park, MI

87 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

Three Rivers, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oak Park, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.4 miles from Edwardsburg, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, MI

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.9

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12699793918

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

0.8 mi

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.8

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Michigan

1 mi

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Battle Creek, Michigan

1.2 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.9

Battle Creek, MI

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12699793918

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.9

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12692237508

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.9

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12697198887

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.3

Jackson, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15177952812

Visit website

Zou Zou's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.3

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17344334226

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.3

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+17345622004

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.4

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12697814806

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.3

Chelsea, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17347194712

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.8

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.4

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15177814753

Visit website

Sweetwater's Donut Mill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.9

Battle Creek, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12699791944

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 149.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Battlecreek Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 74.9

Battle Creek, Michigan

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 149.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 149.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345445450

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 149.8

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 162.3

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 173.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
147.3 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 171 Toward M 14: Plymouth
6
152 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | M 14

Keep right at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
9
154.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | M 14

Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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

$27.33 one way

$54.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.01 $60.01
premium $4.89 $33.64 $67.28
diesel $5.61 $38.59 $77.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.4 0 $18.35 $8.39
Efficient EV 43.7 0 $15.30 $6.99
EV Truck/SUV 69.9 0 $24.47 $11.19

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edwardsburg, MI

Evening in Edwardsburg on Sunday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Evening in Livonia on Sunday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3h 21m 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 drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. Expect to navigate through a series of local roads, including Brownsville Road, Walnut Road, and Harvey Street. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, engaging with the local road network. There's no 'longest stretch' data provided, indicating a continuous series of turns and varied road segments rather than prolonged periods on a single road type. This route offers a more hands-on driving experience, keeping you connected to the immediate surroundings.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.8 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 174.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 147.3 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 152 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Edwardsburg, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.

M 14: Plymouth

147.3 mi in | ~2h 49m | via M 14

M 14 East

152 mi in | ~2h 55m | via M 14

M 14 East: Plymouth

154.4 mi in | ~2h 57m | via M 14

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 174.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 147.3 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 152 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Livonia, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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