Origin
Wixom, MI
Morning in Wixom on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wixom, 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
25m
Distance
19 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
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wixom, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
Wixom to Livonia is 19 miles and takes about 25 minutes via I 275, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, moving you from the Midwest region to the same region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick transfer or a short day trip. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for departure times and potential detours if you have extra time. It's a simple, functional journey connecting two points without extensive scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| I 96 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Wixom Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Wixom Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 6.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wixom, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on North Wixom Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wixom Road
2
Continue on South Wixom Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Wixom Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 96
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
7
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275; I 96
8
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
12
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
13
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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.
Destination
Livonia, MI
Morning in Livonia on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 9 mph
0% chance
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
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
25m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 68% of the journey on major freeways like I 275, I 96, and the Jeffries Freeway. You'll experience a consistent, high-speed environment for most of the 19 miles. The longest continuous stretch on this route is 6.1 miles on I 275, offering an uninterrupted segment of highway driving. The character remains largely highway-focused throughout, making it a predictable and efficient trip for those prioritizing speed and directness.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Wixom, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
M 5 North: Detroit
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Toledo
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Detroit
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 96
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 25m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 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 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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