Origin
Westland, MI
Late night in Westland on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westland, MI to Auburn Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westland, MI
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Auburn Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westland, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 35.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Telegraph Road, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Jeffries Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Telegraph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Westland, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 35.3 miles and takes about 54m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Telegraph Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
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 3.9 miles in near Stark Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Stark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (Telegraph Drive): 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.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Stark Road
Turn left onto Stark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Telegraph Drive
Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward M 24: Lapeer
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Road | 14.8 mi | 24m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| North Wayne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Stark Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Telegraph Road
— 14.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Auburn Hills, MI.
1
Start on M 153
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ford Road
2
Turn left onto North Wayne Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wayne Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto Stark Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Stark Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 179
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
393 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
10
Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Telegraph Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 24
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 81
Toward M 24: Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
21
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
24
Arrive at destination
Shimmons Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Westland, MI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Westland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn Hills, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn Hills, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Auburn Hills, MI
Late night in Auburn Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
54m 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 Westland, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 35.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Telegraph Road, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Jeffries Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Westland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Stark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (Telegraph Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westland, MI to Auburn Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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