Origin
Livonia, MI
Morning in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Lincoln Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Lincoln Park, MI
Julio Valdivia
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Livonia and Lincoln Park, this 18.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the heart of the Midwest. You can expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as there is no highway travel involved in this transit. Because the trip is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-distance logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Southfield Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Lincoln Park, 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 right at fork onto I 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto M 39
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southfield Road
14
Arrive at destination
Southfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — 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
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local) toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lincoln Park, MI
Morning in Lincoln Park on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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
28m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route relies on surface streets like Plymouth, Merriman, and Schoolcraft Roads. Since the highway share is 0%, your pace will be dictated by local traffic signals and standard city speed limits. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent throughout the 18.9-mile span, requiring your full attention for frequent turns. There are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on, so be prepared for constant navigation. The experience is purely functional, prioritizing direct local connectivity over scenic cruising.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Southfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and Jeffries 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lincoln Park, MI
Full guide →Southern Wayne County is a region 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 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Southfield 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 Lincoln Park, 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 6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln Park, 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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