This 129.1-mile drive from Vicksburg to Livonia, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 73% of it on major roadways, making for a straightforward journey. You can expect the fuel to cost around $20 for this stretch. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you won't experience a significant change in scenery or climate. This efficient drive is perfect for a quick transit between these two Michigan locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.5 miles from Vicksburg, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
91 mi
1h 37m
M 14
22.2 mi
23m
Sprinkle Road
9.3 mi
16m
I 96
3.8 mi
4m
Merriman Road
1 mi
1m
North Richardson Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Prairie Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Schoolcraft Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 91 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on West Prairie Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·West Prairie Street
2
Turn left onto North Richardson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Richardson Street
3
Continue on East V Avenue
427 ft·14 sec·East V Avenue
4
Turn left onto Sprinkle Road
9.3 mi·16 min·Sprinkle Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I-94 EAST: Detroit
6
Merge onto I 94
91 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 94
7
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi·5 min·M 14
Exit 171Toward M 14: Plymouth
8
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi·2 min·M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
9
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi·16 min·M 14
Exit 42Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, LivoniaUse 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 175Toward Merriman RoadUse 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
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 27-minute duration for this 129.1-mile trip, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day adventure. Leaving Vicksburg in the morning should allow you to arrive in Livonia with plenty of daylight. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, perhaps for a quick break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $20; knowing the longest stretch is 91 miles on I-94 can help you plan your refueling stops effectively before entering that longer segment.
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 64.5 miles from Vicksburg, MI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, MI
This is one driving day of about 129.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Vicksburg, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 91 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 101.7 and 129.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
101.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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
108.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
127.6 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.18 one way
$40.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.16
$44.32
premium
$4.89
$24.84
$49.69
diesel
$5.61
$28.50
$57.01
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: 45.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.56
$6.20
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.30
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.07
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Vicksburg, MI
Morning
in Vicksburg on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Livonia, MI
Morning
in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 8 to 13 mph77% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Jackson, MI
65 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
5 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
2h 27m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 129.1-mile journey. With 73% of the drive on major roads like I-94 and M-14, you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 91 miles on I-94, offering a consistent pace. While Sprinkle Road provides a change of pace earlier in the drive, the overall character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing complex navigation.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 101.7 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort5/10
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 129.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 101.7 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.7 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.
Between Vicksburg, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East and M 14 East: Plymouth.
M 14: Plymouth
101.7 mi in|~1h 56m|via M 14
M 14 East
106.4 mi in|~2h 1m|via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
108.7 mi in|~2h 4m|via M 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 129.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 101.7 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 106.4 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.7 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.
