Origin
Livonia, MI
Late night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Algonac, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livonia, MI
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Algonac, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Livonia to Algonac, you can expect a straightforward 63.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through this part of Michigan is efficient, as the route relies heavily on major freeways. It is an ideal choice if you are looking for a practical, low-stress drive that gets you from point A to point B without any mandatory stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 17.4 mi | 22m |
| Ford Freeway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Dixie Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Pointe Tremble Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Dyke Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 17.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Algonac, 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
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 190A
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 94
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 94
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Ford Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 243
Toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto M 29
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on M 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Street
16
Continue on M 29
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on M 29
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dixie Highway
18
Continue on M 29
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dyke Road
19
Continue on M 29
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Pointe Tremble Road
20
Continue on M 29
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Saint Clair River Drive
21
Turn left
333 ft
·
26 sec
22
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Livonia, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
8
15 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
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 190A
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicag...
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
45 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 243
Toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.97 one way
$19.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Algonac, MI
Late night in Algonac on Sunday
Local time
3:41 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
1 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 25m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 67% of this drive is spent on major transit arteries. You will spend your time navigating the Edsel Ford Freeway, the Ford Freeway, and the Jeffries Freeway to make your way toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 17.4 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway. While the first portion of your drive is defined by the fast-paced rhythm of these expressways, the character of the road shifts as you transition off the highways toward Algonac. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Merriman Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
638 ft
572 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
638 ft
Elevation Range
66 ft
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.
Between Livonia, MI and Algonac, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and M 29: New Baltimore.
Chicago
15 mi in
|
~17m
M 29: New Baltimore
45 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Edsel Ford 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 Algonac, 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 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Algonac, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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