Origin
Ridgeway, MI
Late night in Ridgeway on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeway, MI to Livonia, 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
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeway, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
Ridgeway, MI to Livonia, MI is 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m via US 23 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey. It’s a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll primarily travel on well-maintained roads, so you can expect a predictable and easy driving experience. This route is a good option if you need to get between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| M 14 | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Tecumseh Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Monroe Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Monroe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Chicago Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 25.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on M 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monroe Road
2
Continue on M 50
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicago Boulevard
3
Continue on M 50
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroe Road
4
Continue on M 50
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tecumseh Road
5
Continue on M 50
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Tecumseh Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
7
Merge onto US 23
25 mi
·
27 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
9
Merge onto M 14
14 mi
·
15 min
·
M 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 96
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
13
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
14
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Ridgeway, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 23
Merge onto US 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward M 14 East: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
M 14
Merge onto M 14
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Livonia, MI
Late night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
20 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
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 drive features a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on major roads like US 23 and M 14, interspersed with local roads like Tecumseh Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles on US 23, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift from more open highway to potentially more localized traffic as you approach your destination. It’s not an overly demanding drive, balancing efficiency with a touch of local flavor.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.8 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: at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Ridgeway, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 14 East: Plymouth along the way.
M 14 East: Plymouth
35.7 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 55.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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