Origin
Durand, MI
Late night in Durand on Saturday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durand, MI to Westland, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durand, MI
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Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
Durand to Westland is 71.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via US 23, I 96, and I 275, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward trip that's mostly highway driving, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or a short hop between cities. Plan for a fairly direct route with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 27.9 mi | 29m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| West Grand Blanc Road | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Newburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Ford Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Saginaw Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 27.9 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,912 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~209 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 2 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durand, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on West Clinton Street
12 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Clinton Street
2
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
414 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Newburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Newburg Road
5
Continue on West Grand Blanc Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Grand Blanc Road
6
Enter roundabout onto West Grand Blanc Road
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Grand Blanc Road
7
Continue on West Grand Blanc Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Grand Blanc Road
8
Enter roundabout onto West Grand Blanc Road
107 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Grand Blanc Road
9
Continue on West Grand Blanc Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Grand Blanc Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
11
Merge onto US 23
28 mi
·
29 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
14
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
17
Continue on I 275; I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275; I 96
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto M 153
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Durand, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Grand Blanc Road
Enter roundabout onto West Grand Blanc Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
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 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
8
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward M 153: Canton, Westland
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.13 one way
$22.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Linden, MI
36 mi in
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
18 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 27m 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?
You'll spend about 75% of this 71.8-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 27.9 miles on US 23. Expect a lot of exits and merges as you transition between US 23, I 96, and I 275. The profile is mostly highway, so you’ll be in a consistent cruising environment for the majority of the drive.
75% 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: 27.9 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near West Grand Blanc Road.
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 71.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.9 miles (West Grand Blanc Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.1 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,036 ft
690 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
1,036 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
346 ft
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 Durand, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
M 5 North: Detroit
57 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Toledo
57 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Durand, MI
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Durand Union Station — train station in Durand, Michigan, USA
Arriving in Westland, MI
Full guide →Founded 1966
Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
Top landmarks
- • Annapolis Park Historic District — historic district in Westland, Michigan
- • Norwayne Historic District — historic district in Westland, Michigan, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.9 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 7.9 miles (West Grand Blanc Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.1 miles (I 96): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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