Origin
Union City, MI
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, 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
2h 4m
Distance
102.5 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This 102.5-mile drive from Union City to Livonia, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-94 and M-14, with a portion on M-60, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $16, this is an economical journey within the Midwest. Given the relatively short distance and duration, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay; you can comfortably complete it in one go. The overall feel is practical, connecting two points within Michigan without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Union City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| M-60 | 19.2 mi | 25m |
| Spring Arbor Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| I 96 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Homer-Concord Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Homer Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| L Drive South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on Ellen Street
314 ft
·
20 sec
·
Ellen Street
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto M 60
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
M-60
4
Continue on M 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Leroy Street
5
Continue on M 60
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-60
6
Continue on M 60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Leigh Street
7
Continue on M 60; M 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
8
Turn slight right onto M 60; M 99
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
L Drive South
9
Merge onto M 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer-Concord Road
10
Continue on M 60
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Road
11
Continue on M 60
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
12
Continue on M 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on M 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
14
Turn straight onto M 60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
16
Merge onto I 94
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 94
17
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
18
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
19
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.
20
Continue on I 96
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 96
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
23
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
24
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 102.5-mile trip, leaving in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid peak traffic, especially as you approach the Livonia area. Since it's a single-day drive with a fuel cost of about $16, there's ample flexibility to depart when it suits you best. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but a brief break around the halfway point is always a good idea. Keep an eye on road conditions, particularly on I-94, as it's the longest stretch and a major corridor. Enjoy the straightforward journey connecting Union City to Livonia.
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 51.3 miles from Union City, MI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, MI
This is one driving day of about 102.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Union City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Union City, 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 39.9 and 101.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
39.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
79.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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
101.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m 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
$16.02 one way
$32.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 4m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-94, which can be quite direct, including one continuous segment of 34.8 miles. As you transition to M-14 and M-60, the character might shift, offering a different pace before merging back onto faster roads. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and potentially more varied scenery or traffic patterns on the state routes. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 102.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 79.8 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Union City, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.
M 14: Plymouth
75.1 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
79.8 mi in
|
~1h 38m
|
via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
82.2 mi in
|
~1h 41m
|
via M 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 102.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 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 Livonia, 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: at 39.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 79.8 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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