Livonia, MI to Addison, MI is 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Michigan, moving you from the Midwest's urban edge into its more rural landscapes. It's a quick hop, ideal for a single-day trip with minimal fuss. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a predictable journey if you're looking for efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
28.8 mi
30m
M 14
22.8 mi
24m
US 127
20.2 mi
26m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Merriman Road
1 mi
1m
Schoolcraft Road
0.3 mi
<1m
West Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Plymouth Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Addison, MI.
1
Start on this road
74 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right
87 ft·8 sec
3
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
149 ft·10 sec·Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Merriman Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
333 ft·12 sec·Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Schoolcraft Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 96 West
8
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi·3 min·Jeffries Freeway
9
Continue on M 14
17 mi·18 min·M 14
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 45Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94
29 mi·30 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 127 South: Hudson
13
Continue on US 127
17 mi·21 min·US 127
14
Enter roundabout onto US 127
29 ft·0 sec·US 127
15
Continue on US 127
3.5 mi·5 min·US 127
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 77.6-mile drive that takes just over 1.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to depart Livonia mid-morning to avoid peak traffic and arrive in Addison with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, filling up before you leave Livonia is likely sufficient. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief break if needed, perhaps at a service area along I 94 within that longest 28.8-mile stretch.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livonia, MI
This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 28.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — 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|Plymouth Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Schoolcraft Road
Continue onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
22.4 mi into trip|~26m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.32
$26.64
premium
$4.89
$14.93
$29.87
diesel
$5.61
$17.13
$34.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.15
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.79
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.86
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Livonia, MI
Late night
in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Addison, MI
Late night
in Addison on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Dexter, MI
39 mi in
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
18 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
1h 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the mileage on major roads like I 94, M 14, and US 127. Expect stretches where you'll be covering ground efficiently, including a notable 28.8-mile segment on I 94 without needing to exit. While it leans heavily into highway travel, the transition between these main arteries should offer a consistent driving experience for the entire 1 hour and 31 minutes.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Plymouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): 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.
On the drive from Livonia, MI to Addison, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14: Ann Arbor along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on I 94. 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 Addison, 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: near the start (Plymouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Addison, MI before heading back.
