Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westland, MI
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Davison, MI
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The drive from Westland, MI to Davison, MI covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Road, Ortonville Road, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on South State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| I 275 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| M 5 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Ford Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Davison, MI.
Start on M 153
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on M 5
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
Continue on Martin Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
Continue on Martin Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
Continue on Martin Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Martin Road
Continue on Martin Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
Continue on White Lake Road
Continue on South Holcomb Road
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Turn left onto M 15
Continue on M 15
Continue on M 15
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Westland, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 696: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward M 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Martin Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Westland on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Evening in Davison on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
55°F
Clarkston, MI
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
55.4 mi in 1h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
331 ft
Highest Point
1,129 ft
~35.6 mi in
Elevation Range
464 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westland, MI and Davison, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron and M 5 North.
M 5 East
M 5 North: Port Huron
M 5 North
Founded 1966
Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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