Origin
Livonia, MI
Morning in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, MI to Riga, 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 16m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Riga, MI
Anastasiya Badun
Trip Overview
Livonia, MI to Riga, MI is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via US 23, M 14, and US 223, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward drive. With a highway-focused profile, expect much of your journey to be on faster roads. This route is ideal for a quick day trip, whether you're looking to visit family, explore a new area, or simply enjoy a short excursion within Michigan. Plan for a relatively quick travel time with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 36.6 mi | 39m |
| M 14 | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| US 223 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riga Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 36.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Riga, 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
Continue on M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto US 23
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 223: Blissfield, Adrian
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 223
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 223
14
Continue on US 223
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 223
15
Turn left onto Riga Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riga Highway
16
Arrive at destination
Riga Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Plymouth Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Navigation decision point
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
20 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
8
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 223: Blissfield, Adrian
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 5
Toward US 223: Blissfield, Adrian
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Riga, MI
Morning in Riga on Sunday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
21 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 16m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads like US 23, M 14, and US 223. You'll experience a longest stretch of 36.6 miles on US 23, offering a sustained period of highway driving. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficiency and speed rather than winding country lanes. Expect a smooth, predictable journey that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and M 14. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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.
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.
On the drive from Livonia, MI to Riga, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Adrian along the way.
Adrian
57.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Riga, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riga, 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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