Livonia to Cedar Creek is 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m via I 94 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest road trip stays within Michigan, offering a straightforward journey primarily on well-traveled highways. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll find this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient transfer between locations. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate these main roads, making it a predictable and manageable trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
66.7 mi
1h 11m
M 14
22.8 mi
24m
State Highway 37
10.7 mi
15m
East Michigan Avenue
4.8 mi
5m
East Pifer Road
3.5 mi
4m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
West Michigan Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Cedar Creek Road
1.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Cedar Creek, 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
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
13
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi·31 sec·Wheatfield Parkway
14
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
2.7 mi·3 min·East Michigan Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.1 mi·2 min·East Michigan Avenue
16
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft·6 sec·Hamblin Street
17
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East Hamblin Avenue
18
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi·17 sec·South Washington Avenue
19
Turn left onto M 89
2.5 mi·4 min·West Michigan Avenue
20
Turn right onto M 37
0.7 mi·1 min·Bedford Road North
21
Continue on M 37
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 37
22
Turn left onto East Pifer Road
3.5 mi·4 min·East Pifer Road
23
Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Cedar Creek Road
24
Arrive at destination
Cedar Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 24m duration, this is easily a same-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent fuel stops, though it's always wise to top off before departing Livonia. The longest stretch on I 94 is nearly 67 miles, so plan for a potential break around that point if needed, perhaps near an interchange with services.
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 59.9 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Creek, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livonia, MI
This is one driving day of about 119.8 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 66.7 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 18
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.
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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
$18.73 one way
$37.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.56
$41.13
premium
$4.89
$23.05
$46.11
diesel
$5.61
$26.45
$52.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.9
0
$12.58
$5.75
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.48
$4.79
EV Truck/SUV
47.9
0
$16.77
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Morning
in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedar Creek, MI
Morning
in Cedar Creek on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jackson, MI
60 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
1 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
2h 24m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major highways like I 94. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 66.7 miles on I 94, providing a good opportunity for consistent speed. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these primary roads, suggesting a more functional than scenic experience for much of the journey. While the route involves State Highway 37, the majority of your time will be spent on faster, more direct highway segments.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 119.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Livonia, MI and Cedar Creek, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 311 and M 96.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 119.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.7 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 Cedar Creek, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Cedar Creek, MI before heading back.
