Origin
Holly, MI
Afternoon in Holly on Friday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly, MI to Westland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly, MI
Alexander Krivitskiy
Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holly, MI to Westland, MI covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 275, I-75 South, Williams Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Holly, MI to Westland, MI covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,055 ft
665 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
391 ft
Highest Point
1,055 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
389 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.2 miles you will encounter 23 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County Interna...
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
29.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
8
41.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward M 153: Canton, Westland
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 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holly, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway, M 5 East, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
Oakland County International Airport
10.3 mi in
|
~14m
Dixie Highway
10.3 mi in
|
~14m
M 5 East
29.6 mi in
|
~45m
Toledo
30.1 mi in
|
~46m
M 153: Canton
41.4 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| I-75 South | 5 mi | 5m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Connector | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Holly Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Ford Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 11.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on North Saginaw Street
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto East Maple Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Maple Street
3
Continue on East Holly Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Holly Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 75 South
5
Merge onto I 75
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I-75 South
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
13
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
17
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
18
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
19
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
20
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Martin Parkway
22
Enter roundabout onto M 5
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
23
Continue on M 5
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Haggerty Connector
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward 12 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
26
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 96 West
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
28
Merge onto M 5
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
30
Continue on I 275; I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275; I 96
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto M 153
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Holly, MI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Holly, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westland, MI
The final approach into Westland, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Westland, MI
Afternoon in Westland on Friday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
14 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holly, MI to Westland, MI covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, I-75 South, Williams Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Holly, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.2 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Holly, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway, M 5 East, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 665 ft to 1,055 ft elevation with about 129 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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