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Trip from Fillmore, 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 4m

Distance

167.8 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

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Downtown Fillmore, MI, MI

Fillmore, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

This drive from Fillmore, MI, to Livonia, MI, covers 167.8 miles and is estimated to take about 3 hours and 4 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-96, the Paul B. Henry Freeway, and the Gerald R. Ford Freeway, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, it's an economical choice for exploring the Midwest. The journey is straightforward, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay. This trip offers a direct and efficient passage between two points within Michigan.

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

83.9 miles from Fillmore, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 116.9 mi 2h 5m
Paul B. Henry Freeway 18.4 mi 19m
Gerald R Ford Freeway 15.1 mi 16m
I 275 6.1 mi 6m
Jeffries Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
Lincoln Road 2 mi 2m
Merriman Road 1 mi 1m
Fillmore Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 116.9 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fillmore Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Fillmore Road
2

Continue on 141st Avenue

444 ft · 7 sec · 141st Avenue
3

Turn right onto M 40

2.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 196 East
5

Merge onto I 196

15 mi · 16 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 64 Toward M 6 East: Lansing Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on M 6

18 mi · 19 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 55 sec
Toward I-96 East: Lansing Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 96

50 mi · 53 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
13

Continue on I 275; I 96

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 275; I 96
14

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto I 96

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
18

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
19

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
20

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, consider an early morning departure from Fillmore to bypass potential commuter traffic as you approach Livonia. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $26, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 116.9 miles on I-96, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on this segment. The high percentage of highway driving means you can maintain a steady speed, but always be mindful of speed limit changes and potential construction zones common on these major routes.

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 83.9 miles from Fillmore, MI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.9 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 37 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.9 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

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 Fillmore, 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 Fillmore, MI

This is one driving day of about 167.8 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Fillmore, 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 96 for about 116.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Grand Ledge, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

84 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

Caledonia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Ledge, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.9 miles from Fillmore, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.9 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 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 167.8

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

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Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1 mi

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Holt, Michigan

1.1 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 167.8

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 167.8

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 155.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.9

Holt, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.8

Fowlerville, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172199046

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

517 Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.9

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15175745573

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 155.8

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 155.8

Commerce Township, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12489567914

Visit website

Frog Hollow

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24

Wyoming, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16165303164

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 155.8

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 107.9

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 83.9

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 36

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 166.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
17.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward M 6 East: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 64 Toward M 6 East: Lansing
7
37.1 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I-96 East: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-96 East: Lansing
7
87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
154.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
7
166.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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

$26.23 one way

$52.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.80 $57.61
premium $4.89 $32.29 $64.58
diesel $5.61 $37.05 $74.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.3 0 $17.62 $8.05
Efficient EV 42 0 $14.68 $6.71
EV Truck/SUV 67.1 0 $23.49 $10.74

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Fillmore, MI

Morning in Fillmore on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Morning in Livonia on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

SE 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

22 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

3h 4m 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 95% of this 167.8-mile journey. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, including a significant 116.9-mile stretch on I-96. This profile suggests a consistent, relatively fast pace with minimal deviations onto local roads. The character of the drive is largely defined by its interstate nature, offering a clear and direct path from Fillmore to Livonia. While not typically known for winding roads or dramatic scenery, the efficiency of the freeway system is its primary characteristic.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Paul B. Henry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 167.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Fillmore, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 6 East: Lansing, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.

M 6 East: Lansing

17.8 mi in | ~20m

M 5 North: Detroit

154.6 mi in | ~2h 47m

Toledo

154.6 mi in | ~2h 47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 167.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 116.9 miles on I 96. 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: at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 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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