This 80.2-mile drive from Livonia, MI to Bath, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under two hours, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating primarily via the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway and I-96, with a segment on Perry Road. With an estimated fuel cost of around $13, this is an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road transitions. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfect for a day trip without the need for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi
27m
I 96
23.6 mi
25m
Perry Road
8.9 mi
12m
I 69
5.4 mi
5m
West Beard Road
5 mi
6m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Lansing Road
1.5 mi
2m
Webster Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Bath, 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
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, LansingUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275; I 96
26 mi·27 min·Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
24 mi·25 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 122Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, WebbervilleUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto M 43; M 52
0.6 mi·52 sec·Stockbridge Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52
1.2 mi·1 min·East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto M 52
8.9 mi·12 min·Perry Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Beard Road
5.0 mi·6 min·West Beard Road
17
Turn left onto Lansing Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Lansing Road
18
Turn right onto Woodbury Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·Woodbury Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
20
Merge onto I 69
5.4 mi·5 min·I 69
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward BathUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto Webster Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Webster Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Webster Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 37-minute drive, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can easily depart Livonia in the morning and arrive in Bath by midday, or even plan a leisurely afternoon trip. The total fuel cost is estimated at just $13, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye out for signage as you transition between the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, I-96, and Perry Road to ensure you stay on track. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause for a coffee or a quick stretch when you feel the need, perhaps around the midway point.
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 40.1 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 46m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, 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 80.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway for about 25.6 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 54.9 — 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.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
6
31.4 mi into trip|~36m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
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 122
Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.54 one way
$25.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.77
$27.53
premium
$4.89
$15.43
$30.87
diesel
$5.61
$17.71
$35.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.42
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.02
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Livonia, MI
Late night
in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bath, MI
Late night
in Bath on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 37m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 80.2-mile journey. Approximately 40% of the drive utilizes highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 25.6 miles along the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating sections of I-96 and Perry Road, which may introduce varying speed limits and road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more localized driving.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 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 Livonia, MI and Bath, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Bath, 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 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 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 Bath, MI before heading back.
