Trip from Livonia, MI to Emmett, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

71 mi

114 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Livonia, MI

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Emmett, MI

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Trip Overview

Livonia, MI to Emmett, MI is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, and Jeffries Freeway (Express), with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, perfect for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a longer journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained freeways, making for an efficient transit between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.5 miles from Livonia, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Edsel Ford Freeway	17.4 mi	22m
Ford Freeway	16.8 mi	17m
Jeffries Freeway (Express)	9.1 mi	9m
Memphis Ridge Road	5.5 mi	7m
County Line Road	5.3 mi	7m
Jeffries Freeway	4.5 mi	4m
Kinney Road	4.3 mi	6m
South Main Street	2.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Edsel Ford Freeway — 17.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Emmett, MI.

Start on this road

74 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right

87 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

149 ft · 10 sec · Plymouth Road

Turn left onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

392 ft · 8 sec · Schoolcraft Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 96 East

Merge onto I 96

4.5 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

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.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 94

17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 17 min · Ford Freeway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 248 Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · 26 Mile Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto County Line Road

5.3 mi · 7 min · County Line Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

159 ft · 8 sec · Muttonville Lane

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

429 ft · 12 sec · Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto M 19

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Continue on M 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

Continue on M 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on M 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memphis Ridge Road

Continue on M 19

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burnell Road

Continue on M 19

4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

Continue on M 19

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Mary Street

66 ft · 3 sec · Mary Street

Arrive at destination

Mary Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 32 minute duration, this is easily a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commutes in the Livonia area. With only 71 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $11, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to top off your tank before you leave Livonia. Keep an eye out for lane changes as you transition between the Edsel Ford Freeway, Ford Freeway, and Jeffries Freeway (Express) to maintain your momentum.

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 35.5 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 16 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.5 miles or 44m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emmett, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 71 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Livonia, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Edsel Ford Freeway for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Clair Shores, MI

36 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

Detroit, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Clair Shores, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 20min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Best coffee break

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

1.3 mi

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton Township, Michigan

1.8 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13134998885

0.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.9 mi from route

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Escape Room Zone - Chesterfield

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chesterfield, Michigan

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15869484444

Visit website

Selfridge Military Air Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Harrison Township, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+15862396768

Visit website

Michigan Science Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13135778400

Visit website

N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+13138318700

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Merriman Road

Turn left onto Merriman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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...

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

49.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

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 248 Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.10 one way

$22.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.19	$24.37
premium	$4.89	$13.66	$27.33
diesel	$5.61	$15.68	$31.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
Efficient EV	17.8	$6.21	$2.84
EV Truck/SUV	28.4	$9.94	$4.54

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 to 14 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Emmett, MI

Late night in Emmett on Tuesday

Local time

4:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

31 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

1h 32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 drive for this 71-mile trip, with 67% of your journey on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.4 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway. This route is characterized by its consistent freeway speeds and efficient travel. You'll navigate through a series of interconnected expressways, offering a smooth and predictable driving experience for most of the 1 hour and 32 minutes it takes to complete.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 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 71 miles you will encounter 17 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.

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 Emmett, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and Marine City.

Chicago

15 mi in | ~17m

Marine City

49.9 mi in | ~59m

About the Cities

Starting in Livonia, MI

Full guide →

Livonia is a city 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 1h 32m. Total distance: 71 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m 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 17.4 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Emmett, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emmett, 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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Trip from Livonia, MI to Emmett, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cafe Sous Terre

Haraz Coffee House

Cafe Sous Terre

Detroit Princess Riverboat

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

Haraz Coffee House

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Detroit Kid City - Clinton Township

Alba

In Harmony Café Sweets & More

Motor City Java House

Anna’s Café

Haraz Coffee House

Richmond Rest Area 910

Service Plaza

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Escape Room Zone - Chesterfield

Selfridge Military Air Museum

Michigan Science Center

N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

Detroit Rolling Pub

Beacon Park

Hamtramck Disneyland

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Livonia, MI

Emmett, MI

Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Livonia, MI

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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