Origin
Lake Fenton, MI
Afternoon in Lake Fenton on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Fenton, MI to Westland, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Fenton, MI
Kevin Carrera
Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
Lake Fenton to Westland is 55.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via US 23 and I-96, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a largely highway drive with a high percentage of time spent on interstates. It's a straightforward, short hop that makes for an easy day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a quick commute if you're looking to cover this distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Ford Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fenton Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Leroy Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Silver Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 19.8 mi, about 21m
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 Lake Fenton, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on Triple Oak Drive
403 ft
·
22 sec
·
Triple Oak Drive
2
Turn right onto Fenton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fenton Road
3
Continue on North Leroy Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leroy Street
4
Turn right onto North Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Road
5
Turn left onto North Poplar
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Poplar
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Silver Lake Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 23
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 23
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
14
Continue on I 275; I 96
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275; I 96
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 25
Toward M 153: Canton, Westland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto M 153
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
M 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Lake Fenton, 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 3.7 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Poplar
Turn left onto North Poplar
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Silver Lake Road
Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.54 one way
$17.09 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Westland on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
4 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 6m 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 route is primarily on highways, with 83% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 19.8 miles on US 23, which is a significant portion of the trip. After this, you'll merge onto I-96 and then I-275, indicating a substantial amount of time spent on the interstate system. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major corridors.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3.7 miles in near North Poplar.
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 55.1 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 3.7 miles (North Poplar): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: 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 Lake Fenton, MI and Westland, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and M 153: Canton.
M 5 North: Detroit
40.3 mi in
|
~48m
Toledo
40.3 mi in
|
~48m
M 153: Canton
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 1m
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Fenton, MI
Full guide →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 6m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 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 3.7 miles (North Poplar): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (West Silver Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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