Dearborn, MI to Westwood, MI is 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Detroit Industrial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing Michigan for its entirety. Expect a primarily highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single-day excursion. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel costs, this route is a straightforward option for getting between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.4 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway
127 mi
2h 16m
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Schaefer Road
1.5 mi
2m
King Highway
1.3 mi
1m
East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Business Spur I-94
0.5 mi
1m
Nichols Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 127 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Westwood, MI.
1
Start on US 12
79 ft·8 sec·Michigan Avenue
2
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
16 mi·17 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
111 mi·1 hr 58 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
0.5 mi·1 min·Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
8
Continue on I 94 BS
2.3 mi·2 min·Amvets Memorial Highway
9
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 BS
1.3 mi·1 min·King Highway
10
Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi·12 sec·East Michigan Avenue
11
Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Kalamazoo Avenue
12
Continue on West Kalamazoo Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·West Kalamazoo Avenue
13
Continue on Douglas Avenue
306 ft·11 sec·Douglas Avenue
14
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
15
Turn right onto Old Nichols Road
371 ft·7 sec·Old Nichols Road
16
Turn right onto Nichols Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·Nichols Road
17
Turn left onto Croyden Avenue
195 ft·10 sec·Croyden Avenue
18
Continue on Croyden Avenue
0.2 mi·59 sec·Croyden Avenue
19
Turn left onto Cherokee Street
60 ft·2 sec·Cherokee Street
20
Arrive at destination
Cherokee Street
Trip Plan
Given the drive's manageable 2h 34m duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid rush hour traffic in the Detroit area. With only one recommended stop and a $21 fuel estimate, planning is simple. Pay attention to the transition from the main highways to West Main Street as you approach Westwood, as this marks the shift to local driving. The 127-mile stretch on the Detroit Industrial Expressway means you can cover a significant portion of the distance without needing to exit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwood, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI
This is one driving day of about 136.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 127 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 136.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Schaefer Road
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.5 mi into trip|~22m in|I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|Cherokee Street
Turn left onto Cherokee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.40 one way
$42.81 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.50
$47.00
premium
$4.89
$26.35
$52.69
diesel
$5.61
$30.23
$60.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.17
$8.76
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 16, 2026
Origin
Dearborn, MI
Morning
in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 to 14 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Westwood, MI
Morning
in Westwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jackson, MI
68 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
2h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with a 93% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on expressways like the Detroit Industrial Expressway and Amvets Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures an impressive 127 miles, indicating long periods of consistent speed. Expect a predictable and efficient journey, characteristic of a highway-focused profile, with minimal deviations onto local roads until nearing your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and Amvets Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 136.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westwood, MI before heading back.
