Livonia, MI to Westwood, MI is 125.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 22 minutes via I 94, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward trip. You'll primarily be on major interstates, so expect relatively fast travel times. Given the short duration and familiar region, this route is ideal for a single-day journey without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Livonia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
89.9 mi
1h 36m
M 14
22.8 mi
24m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
King Highway
1.3 mi
1m
East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Merriman Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Westwood, 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
17 mi·18 min·M 14
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
5.4 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 45Toward M 14: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94
90 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
0.5 mi·1 min·Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
13
Continue on I 94 BS
2.3 mi·2 min·Amvets Memorial Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 BS
1.3 mi·1 min·King Highway
15
Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi·12 sec·East Michigan Avenue
16
Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Kalamazoo Avenue
17
Continue on West Kalamazoo Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·West Kalamazoo Avenue
18
Continue on Douglas Avenue
306 ft·11 sec·Douglas Avenue
19
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Turn right onto Old Nichols Road
371 ft·7 sec·Old Nichols Road
21
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·Nichols Road
22
Turn left onto Croyden Avenue
195 ft·10 sec·Croyden Avenue
23
Continue on Croyden Avenue
0.2 mi·59 sec·Croyden Avenue
24
Turn left onto Cherokee Street
60 ft·2 sec·Cherokee Street
25
Arrive at destination
Cherokee Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 125.5 miles and takes under 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with ample time to spare before dinner, and you can easily complete this trip in a single day. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can rely on the ample services typically found along major interstates like I 94 for fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially around the Detroit metropolitan area, as congestion can impact your 2-hour 22-minute estimate.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwood, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 125.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
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.
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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.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Schoolcraft Road
Continue onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
22.4 mi into trip|~26m in|M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.62 one way
$39.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.54
$43.09
premium
$4.89
$24.15
$48.30
diesel
$5.61
$27.71
$55.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.18
$6.02
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.57
$8.03
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Livonia, MI
Morning
in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 to 14 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Westwood, MI
Morning
in Westwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jackson, MI
63 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads like I 94 and the Jeffries Freeway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 89.9 miles on I 94, indicating a long, uninterrupted period of interstate travel. The character of the drive is consistent with interstate conditions, meaning you'll likely encounter multi-lane highways and steady traffic flow for most of the 2 hours and 22 minutes. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Plymouth Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 125.5 miles you will encounter 16 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.
On the drive from Livonia, MI to Westwood, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14: Ann Arbor along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on I 94. 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 Westwood, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Westwood, MI before heading back.
