Origin
Westland, MI
Late night in Westland on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Westland, MI
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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 North Wayne Road, Plymouth Road, Stark Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
North Wayne Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Westland, MI to Oxford, MI is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westland, MI to Oxford, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wayne Road | — | — |
| Plymouth Road | — | — |
| Stark Road | — | — |
| Schoolcraft Road | — | — |
| I 96 East | — | — |
| Jeffries Freeway | — | — |
| US 24 | — | — |
| Telegraph Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wayne Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Oxford, MI.
1
Start on Ford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ford Road
2
Turn left onto North Wayne Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wayne Road
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
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 96 East
7
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 24: Telegraph Road
9
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
10
Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Telegraph Drive
11
Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Telegraph Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
14
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
15
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
17
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
M 24: Lapeer
19
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
20
Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
M 24 North: Lapeer
21
Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
South Lapeer Road
22
Continue on South Washington Street
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 your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Westland, 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 22.2 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.
Destination
Oxford, MI
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
1:49 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 North Wayne Road, Plymouth Road, Stark Road. 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.
The drive from Westland, MI to Oxford, MI is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westland, MI to Oxford, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westland, MI to Oxford, 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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