Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Leoni, MI
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Livonia to Leoni is 52.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via M 14, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Michigan. It's a fairly short drive, making it a good option for a quick excursion or an easy leg of a longer trip. You'll find the route straightforward, connecting two points with a mix of highway and surface roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 14 | 22.8 mi | 24m |
| I 94 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old US 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Leoni, MI.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Continue on Schoolcraft Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 96
Continue on M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Old US Highway 12
Continue on Old US 12
Continue on Jackson Road
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Old US 12, Pierce Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto West Old US Highway 12
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Leoni on Sunday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
60°F
Northfield, MI
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About one-third of this 52.4-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on M 14 covering 22.8 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, likely noticing denser exits as you approach your destination. The change from faster highway speeds to local road speeds will be apparent as you make your way through the segment.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 22.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
519 ft
Total Descent
175 ft
Highest Point
1,023 ft
~44.9 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livonia, MI and Leoni, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor and Old Us 12.
M 14: Ann Arbor
Old Us 12
Founded 1950
Livonia is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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