This 194.3-mile drive from Hersey, Michigan to Livonia, Michigan is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, you'll find it to be a straightforward and efficient route, designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, making it an economical choice for a road trip within the Midwest. This route offers a focused highway experience, perfect if your priority is covering ground comfortably and arriving ready to explore Livonia.
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
97.2 miles from Hersey, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
85.2 mi
1h 36m
I 75
47.3 mi
50m
US 23
30.9 mi
33m
I 96
14.9 mi
15m
I 275
6.1 mi
6m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
180th Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Merriman Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 85.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hersey, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto 180th Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·180th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 10
39 mi·49 min·US 10
4
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi·33 min·US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 96
15 mi·15 min·I 96
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 163Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·29 sec
14
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi·6 min·I 275; I 96
15
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi·3 min·Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 175Toward Merriman RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft·14 sec·Schoolcraft Road
19
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Merriman Road
20
Turn right
98 ft·9 sec
21
Turn right
31 ft·2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 38-minute duration, this drive is best completed in one day. Leaving Hersey in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Livonia without feeling rushed, and you'll have the flexibility to make a quick stop if needed. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 194.3 miles, you can easily plan your journey around your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 85 miles, and ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your destination or a major service area. The $30 fuel estimate is a helpful budget point for this efficient trip.
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 97.2 miles from Hersey, MI, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 1h 51m 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 58m
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 Hersey, 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 Hersey, MI
This is one driving day of about 194.3 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Hersey, 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 US 10 for about 85.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 192.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 10
At end of road, turn right onto US 10
Navigation decision point
6
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
6
188.3 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
192.9 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
$30.38 one way
$60.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.35
$66.70
premium
$4.89
$37.39
$74.78
diesel
$5.61
$42.90
$85.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.3
0
$20.40
$9.33
Efficient EV
48.6
0
$17.00
$7.77
EV Truck/SUV
77.7
0
$27.20
$12.44
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Hersey, MI
Late night
in Hersey on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Livonia, MI
Late night
in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
8 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 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 194.3 miles spent on major roads like US 10, I-75, and US 23. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles on US 10, offering a solid period of consistent travel. This profile suggests a journey where you can settle into a rhythm, with minimal distractions from local traffic or complex road changes. It's the kind of drive where you can cover significant distance efficiently, making it a practical option for a single-day excursion.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.2 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 194.3 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 1.7 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 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.
Between Hersey, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 194.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.2 miles on US 10. 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 1.7 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Livonia, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
