Origin
Livonia, MI
Late night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Ortonville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.7 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Ortonville, MI
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Trip Overview
Livonia, MI to Ortonville, MI is 40.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Ortonville Road and M 5, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through suburban and semi-rural Michigan. With a total duration under two hours, it's easily manageable as a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ortonville Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| M 5 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Martin Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ortonville Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Ortonville, 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
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275; I 96
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696: Port Huron
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 5 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on M 5
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
M 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Parkway
16
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Martin Parkway
17
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
18
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
20
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Enter roundabout onto Martin Road
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Road
22
Continue on Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Martin Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
25
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
26
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williams Lake Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
29
Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Road
30
Continue on South Holcomb Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Holcomb Road
31
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Washington Street
32
Turn left onto M 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
33
Continue on M 15
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn slight right onto South Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the right lane.
35
Turn right onto Mill Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mill Street
36
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.6 — 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
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 165
Toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward M 5 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Ortonville, MI
Late night in Ortonville on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
19 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
1h 5m 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?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a variety of road types as you make your way north. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.3 miles on Ortonville Road, offering a brief period of consistent cruising before more turns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that transitions between more suburban stretches and quieter local roads as you approach Ortonville.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Ortonville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 40.7 miles you will encounter 26 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 4.9 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.
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 Ortonville, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron and M 5 North.
Lansing
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
M 5 East
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
M 5 North: Port Huron
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
M 5 North
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Ortonville Road. 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 Ortonville, 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ortonville, 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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