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Trip from Holton, 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 38m

Distance

192.6 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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Downtown Holton, MI, MI

Holton, MI

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Trip Overview

This 192.6-mile journey from Holton, MI, to Livonia, MI, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 84% of it being on interstates, making it an efficient trip. Your estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $30. Given its manageable duration and highway-centric profile, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Midwest region, connecting 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

96.3 miles from Holton, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 153 mi 2h 43m
Maple Island Road 20.8 mi 28m
I 275 6.1 mi 6m
Jeffries Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
112th Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
Marvin Road 2 mi 2m
Merriman Road 1 mi 1m
Holton-Duck Lake Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 153 mi, about 2h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

174 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 2nd Street

169 ft · 4 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto Holton-Duck Lake Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Holton-Duck Lake Road
4

Turn left onto Marvin Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Marvin Road
5

Turn right onto B-31

21 mi · 28 min · Maple Island Road
6

Continue on B-31

3.2 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
8

Merge onto I 96

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
12

Continue on I 275; I 96

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 275; I 96
13

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto I 96

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 175 Toward Merriman Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

477 ft · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
17

Turn right onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
18

Turn right

98 ft · 9 sec
19

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 38-minute drive, departing in the morning will help you avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Livonia. With a total distance of 192.6 miles and a longest stretch of 153 miles on I 96, plan for one primary stop for fuel and a break. The estimated fuel cost is $30, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Holton. Keep an eye on the mileage for your longest stretch on I 96 to gauge when you might want to stretch your legs.

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 96.3 miles from Holton, MI, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153 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 42 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.3 miles or 1h 52m 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 Holton, 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 Holton, MI

This is one driving day of about 192.6 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Holton, 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 153 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ionia, MI

96 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

Grand Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ionia, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Holton, 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 153 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

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

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 192.6

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

0.9 mi

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Howell, Michigan

1.5 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

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 192.6

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 192.6

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 178.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.3

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 165.1

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.8

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 165.1

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16162449419

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 123.8

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 178.8

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 191.2 — 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 | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

7
112.6 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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
179.5 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
186.5 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
191.2 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

$30.11 one way

$60.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.06 $66.12
premium $4.89 $37.06 $74.13
diesel $5.61 $42.52 $85.05

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: 67.4 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 57.8 0 $20.22 $9.24
Efficient EV 48.2 0 $16.85 $7.70
EV Truck/SUV 77 0 $26.96 $12.33

Gas CO2

67 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

Holton, MI

Late night in Holton on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 9 mph 0% chance Live 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

24 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this drive, with 84% of the 192.6 miles on major roads like I 96 and I 275. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 153 miles on I 96, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the route includes segments on Maple Island Road, offering a slight variation before rejoining the faster highway system. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Maple Island Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.6 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 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 Holton, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.

M 5 North: Detroit

179.5 mi in | ~3h 21m

Toledo

179.5 mi in | ~3h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 192.6 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 153 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 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.

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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