Origin
Oxford, MI
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MI to Westland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MI
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Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MI to Westland, MI covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, South Lapeer Road, South Telegraph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 48.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near University Drive.
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 48.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
University Drive
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
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 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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 Oxford, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
M 10 North: Lansing
26.4 mi in
|
~41m
Northwestern Highway
26.4 mi in
|
~41m
Toledo
34.8 mi in
|
~52m
M 153: Canton
45.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| South Lapeer Road | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| South Telegraph Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| I 75 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Ford Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Opdyke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on East Burdick Street
92 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Burdick Street
2
Turn sharp left onto M 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on M 24
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Opdyke Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Turn sharp left onto University Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
10
Continue on US 24 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
138 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn sharp left onto US 24
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 696
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
20
Merge onto I 275; I 96
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto M 153
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Oxford, MI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Oxford, 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
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Westland, MI
Late night in Westland on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
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
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
1h 8m 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 Oxford, MI to Westland, MI covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, South Lapeer Road, South Telegraph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from Oxford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.55 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 48.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 11.8 miles (University Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Oxford, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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