Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
134.1 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
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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Martin, MI
Gianluca Pugliese
This 134.1-mile drive from Livonia, MI to Martin, MI takes approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-94, M-14, and M-89, with a highway share of 52%, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this route offers an economical journey through the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip that allows for flexibility in your departure time and pacing of stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 66.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| M 14 | 22.8 mi | 24m |
| M 89 | 9 mi | 10m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| 10th Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Martin, 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
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
Turn left onto I 94 BL
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
Turn right onto M 89
Turn left onto M 89
Turn slight right onto M 89
Continue on M 89
Continue on M 89
Turn right onto M 89
Turn left onto M 89; M 43
Turn straight onto M 89; M 43
Continue on M 89; M 43
Continue on M 89; M 43
Turn right onto 6th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 106th Avenue
Turn right onto A-45
Continue on A-45
Arrive at destination
Given the 2-hour and 38-minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Aiming for an early start will allow you to bypass potential traffic, especially on I-94. With only one recommended stop suggested by the data, you have ample flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $21 estimated cost suggests a manageable budget, but it's always wise to refuel before reaching your final destination.
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.
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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martin, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 134.1 miles and 2h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
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 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue 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
Regular Gas
$20.97 one way
$41.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.81 | $51.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Late night in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
63°F
Butler, MI
67 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
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.
The character of this drive is a mix, with a substantial portion on highways. You'll spend about 52% of your time on interstates and major roads, including a continuous 66.7-mile stretch on I-94. Expect periods of faster travel interspersed with more local road segments as you transition between major routes. This profile means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the slightly more varied pace of navigating through different communities.
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 early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 134.1 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livonia, MI and Martin, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Ann Arbor, M 311 and M 96.
M 14: Ann Arbor
M 311
M 96
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 2h 38m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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