Origin
Lincoln Park, MI
Morning in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln Park, 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
28m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln Park, MI
Julio Valdivia
Livonia, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling the 19.1 miles between Lincoln Park and Livonia is a straightforward journey through the Midwest that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because this is a quick trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is a very budget-friendly commute. You will navigate primarily via Southfield Road, the Southfield Freeway, and I-96 to reach your destination. This route serves as a practical connection within Michigan, ideal for those looking to move efficiently between these two suburban hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Southfield Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Southfield Road
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southfield Road
2
Continue on Southfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Southfield Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
4
Continue on M 39
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 96
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
10
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
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 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Merge onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way north through the region. Since the highway share is 0%, you will be navigating surface streets and local arterial roads rather than cruising on long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and the stop-and-go nature of city navigation. Because you are not dealing with a monotonous highway grind, you will need to stay alert and ready for changing road conditions throughout the 24-minute duration. It is a functional, hands-on experience behind the wheel.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Southfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Local). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lincoln Park, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
10.6 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Lincoln Park, MI
Full guide →Southern Wayne County is a region 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 28m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Southfield Freeway. 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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