Origin
Grand Blanc, MI
Morning in Grand Blanc on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Blanc, MI to Westland, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Blanc, MI
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
Grand Blanc, MI to Westland, MI is 50.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I-75 South and I 275, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Michigan's Midwest region. You'll mainly be on well-traveled interstates, making it a practical option for a quick journey between these two points. The relatively short distance and clear route mean you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays. Consider this drive when you need an efficient way to cover ground without significant detours or complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| I 275 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Connector | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Ford Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on South Saginaw Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
2
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I-75 South
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
12
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Martin Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
16
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Parkway
17
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Martin Parkway
18
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Martin Parkway
20
Continue on Martin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Martin Parkway
21
Enter roundabout onto M 5
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
22
Continue on M 5
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Haggerty Connector
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward 12 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
25
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 96 West
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
27
Merge onto M 5
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Haggerty Connector
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
29
Continue on I 275; I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275; I 96
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto M 153
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Grand Blanc, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County Interna...
6
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
36.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Westland on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 48% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of consistent interstate travel, including a longest continuous segment of 12.2 miles on I-75 South. Expect a relatively fast pace for much of the trip, punctuated by transitions between major roadways like I-75 South and I 275. While not a scenic tour, the route is designed for efficient travel, offering a predictable driving experience. The road conditions are generally good, making for a smooth ride as you make your way toward Westland.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
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 50.8 miles you will encounter 21 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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (Richardson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Grand Blanc, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway, M 5 East, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
Oakland County International Airport
16.9 mi in
|
~20m
Dixie Highway
16.9 mi in
|
~20m
M 5 East
36.2 mi in
|
~52m
Toledo
36.7 mi in
|
~53m
M 153: Canton
48.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Westland, MI
Full guide →Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
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 10m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (Richardson Road): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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