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Trip from Livonia, MI to Ypsilanti, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Downtown Ypsilanti, MI, MI

Ypsilanti, MI

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Trip Overview

Livonia, MI to Ypsilanti, MI is 19.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 275 and Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan. It's a straightforward trip connecting two nearby cities, perfect for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-traveled roads, making it a simple and predictable route for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 275 5.2 mi 5m
US 12 BUS 4.7 mi 7m
Michigan Avenue 4.4 mi 6m
Plymouth Road 2.7 mi 5m
Ann Arbor Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Michigan Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 275 — 5.2 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and Ypsilanti, MI.

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right

87 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto Plymouth Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Ann Arbor Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Arbor Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 275 South: Toledo Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 275

5.2 mi · 5 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 22 Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto US 12

4.4 mi · 6 min · Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 12 BUS

4.7 mi · 7 min · US 12 BUS
Toward BUS US 12: Ypsilanti
10

Arrive at destination

US 12 BUS; M 17

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 275 South: Toledo

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 275 South: Toledo
5
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 275

Merge onto I 275

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti

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 22 Toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti
6
10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.02 one way

$6.05 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.32 $6.63
premium $4.93 $3.78 $7.57
diesel $5.60 $4.30 $8.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Friday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 5 to 9 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Ypsilanti, MI

Late night in Ypsilanti on Friday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 6 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 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

29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a mix of highway and surface roads. About 51% of the drive is on the highway, with the longest continuous stretch being 5.2 miles on I 275. You'll transition from the interstate to surface streets like US 12 BUS and Michigan Avenue. Expect a noticeable change in pace as you exit the highway and navigate through more developed areas with frequent intersections.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on I 275.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 19.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

751 ft 638 ft

Total Climb

136 ft

Total Descent

48 ft

Highest Point

751 ft

~18.1 mi in

Elevation Range

113 ft

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 Ypsilanti, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bus Us 12: Ypsilanti along the way.

Bus Us 12: Ypsilanti

14.8 mi in | ~22m | via US 12 BUS

About the Cities

Starting in Livonia, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1950

Livonia is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.

Arriving in Ypsilanti, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1823

Ypsilanti (ĭp′·sĭ·lăn′·tē, often mispronounced yĭp′·sĭ·lăn′·tē) commonly shortened to Ypsi (ĭp′·sĭ), is a city in Michigan, six miles (10 km) east of Ann Arbor. "Ypsilanti" commonly refers to either or both of the City of Ypsilanti and the Charter Township of Ypsilanti, which lies mostly south of the city, with small portions to both the east and west of the city, and may also include neighboring parts of other townships. The geographic grid center of Ypsilanti is the intersection of the Huron River and Michigan Avenue, the latter of which connects downtown Detroit, Michigan with Chicago, Illinois, and through Ypsilanti is partially concurrent with US-12BR and M-17. It was established as a trading post in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal.

Top landmarks

  • • Ypsilanti Water Tower — historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • • Brinkerhoff-Becker House — building in Michigan, United States
  • • Abraham Lincoln Monument — monument in Ypsilanti, United States of America

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 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on I 275. 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 Ypsilanti, 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: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ypsilanti, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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