Origin
Onondaga, MI
Morning in Onondaga on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Onondaga, MI to Livonia, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
76 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Onondaga, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 76-mile drive from Onondaga to Livonia, Michigan, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route primarily utilizes US 127 and M 14, with a portion on Rives Eaton Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey across the Midwest. You won't need to worry about finding accommodations, as it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently. The drive is generally uncomplicated and suitable for those looking for a practical, no-fuss transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38 miles from Onondaga, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 39.6 mi | 43m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Rives Eaton Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Old Plank Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Berry Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baseline Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 39.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onondaga, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bellevue Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Onondaga Road
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Onondaga Road
4
Turn left onto Old Plank Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Plank Road
5
Continue on Hunt Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hunt Road
6
Continue on Baseline Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Baseline Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Rives Eaton Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Rives Eaton Road
8
Turn left onto West Berry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Berry Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 127 South: Jackson
10
Merge onto US 127
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 127
11
Take the ramp onto US 127
32 mi
·
35 min
·
US 127
Toward I 94, US 127: Detroit
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
13
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 96
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
18
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
19
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 30 minute duration and 76-mile distance, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You can choose to depart whenever suits you best, whether that's an early morning start to beat any potential local traffic or a mid-morning departure. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for fuel and rest breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel ready. A specific tip for this drive: be mindful of the transition from US 127 to M 14, as this is where the highway character changes, and pay attention to local signage on Rives Eaton Road. Your fuel cost is estimated at a low $12, so you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station immediately.
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 38 miles from Onondaga, MI, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Onondaga, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Onondaga, MI
This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Onondaga, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 127 for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Onondaga, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 48.6 and 76 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
M 14
Keep right at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
9
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
5
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.88 one way
$23.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.63 | $29.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Livonia, MI
Morning in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Dexter, MI
38 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
3 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 30m 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?
The character of this 76-mile drive is best described as a mixed bag. With 57% of the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of quicker travel, punctuated by more local road sections. The longest uninterrupted segment is 39.6 miles on US 127, offering a good period of consistent driving. Expect the road to shift from higher-speed corridors to potentially slower, more varied conditions as you transition between major routes and local roads like Rives Eaton Road. This dynamic means you'll need to adjust your pace and awareness throughout the 1 hour and 30 minute trip.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on US 127.
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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48.6 miles in near M 14.
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 76 miles you will encounter 15 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 48.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.3 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Onondaga, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.
M 14: Plymouth
48.6 mi in
|
~59m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
53.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via M 14
About the Cities
Arriving in Livonia, MI
Full guide →Livonia is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
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 1h 30m. Total distance: 76 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on US 127. 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 Livonia, 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 48.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.3 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Livonia, 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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