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Trip from Westland, MI to Oxford, 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

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
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.

Downtown Westland, MI, MI

Westland, MI

fish socks

city in Oxfordshire, England

Oxford, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westland, MI to Oxford, MI covers 44.3 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 Telegraph Road, South Lapeer Road, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Telegraph Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 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: 44.3 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 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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?

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 3.9 miles in near Stark Road.

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 44.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 17 key points

These 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Westland, MI and Oxford, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and M 24 North: Lapeer.

M 24: Lapeer

33.9 mi in | ~50m

M 24 North: Lapeer

34.3 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Telegraph Road 14.8 mi 24m
South Lapeer Road 9 mi 14m
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
Longest stretch: Telegraph Road — 14.8 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Oxford, 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 left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward M 24 North: Lapeer
21

Turn straight onto M 24

9.0 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on M 24

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street
23

Turn sharp right onto East Burdick Street

92 ft · 3 sec · East Burdick Street
24

Arrive at destination

East Burdick Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.2 mi from Westland, MI · 35m into the drive

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southfield, MI

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

Redford, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keego Harbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Westland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxford, MI

The final approach into Oxford, 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

$6.93 one way

$13.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.60 $15.21
premium $4.89 $8.53 $17.05
diesel $5.61 $9.78 $19.56

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 $4.65 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.88 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Westland, MI

Morning in Westland on Saturday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, MI

Morning in Oxford on Saturday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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 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 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 Westland, MI to Oxford, MI covers 44.3 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 Telegraph Road, South Lapeer Road, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $6.93 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 44.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 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.

Between Westland, MI and Oxford, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and M 24 North: Lapeer.

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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