Origin
Blissfield, MI
Late night in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Westland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Blissfield to Westland, you can expect a straightforward 58.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the drive keeps you firmly within the regional landscape of Michigan. It is a highly practical connection for those needing to move between these two areas efficiently without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| East Adrian Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| US 12 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| I 94 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| I 275 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Ford Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 223 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
4
Enter roundabout
347 ft
·
4 sec
5
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto US 23
29 mi
·
31 min
·
US 23
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 94
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 12
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 12
Exit 185
Toward US 12: Willow Run Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on US 12
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 12
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 North: Flint
13
Merge onto I 275
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland, Ford Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto M 153
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Road
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
7
45 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12 toward US 12: Willow Run Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 185
Toward US 12: Willow Run Airport
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward M 153: Canton, Westland, Ford Road
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, Ford Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Westland on Sunday
Local time
12:17 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
1 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 1 hour and 12-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 77% of your time spent on major roads like US 23 and US 12. You will navigate a mix of local travel on East Adrian Street before transitioning to the faster pace of the highway system. The most significant portion of your drive features a 29.4-mile stretch along US 23, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the route. Expect a functional, direct experience behind the wheel as you shift from the local character of Blissfield onto the more consistent flow of the state’s primary transit corridors.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and East Adrian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blissfield, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and Airports.
Chicago
39.5 mi in
|
~46m
Airports
39.7 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westland, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westland, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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