Origin
Lake Orion, MI
Late night in Lake Orion on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Orion, MI to Livonia, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Orion, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Lake Orion, MI, to Livonia, MI? This drive covers 36.4 miles and should take about 51 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, which is quite economical for this short distance. Since it's a relatively quick journey, you have plenty of flexibility with timing and won't need to consider an overnight stay. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Telegraph Road | 15.2 mi | 24m |
| North Lapeer Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Opdyke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Telegraph Road
— 15.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Orion, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on South Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto M 24
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
4
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
9
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn sharp left onto US 24
15 mi
·
24 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Telegraph Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Telegraph Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
323 ft
·
7 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 96 West
16
Merge onto I 96
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
19
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Lake Orion, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
University Drive
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 24 / South Telegraph Road
Turn sharp left onto US 24 / South Telegraph Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
55m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be entirely on surface streets, following roads like North Lapeer Road, North Opdyke Road, and University Drive. There's no longest uninterrupted stretch to report, as the nature of local driving involves constant engagement with intersections and traffic signals. Expect the pace to be dictated by local conditions and traffic lights, offering a more intimate connection with the communities you pass through.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on South Telegraph Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near University Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Livonia, MI
Full guide →Livonia is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on South Telegraph Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 8.6 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BL I 75): 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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