Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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
fish socks
Hazel Park, MI
Muhammad Rasyad
The drive from Westland, MI to Hazel Park, MI covers 25 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jeffries Freeway, Jeffries Freeway (Express), North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Jeffries Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Wayne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| M 8 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Davison Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Stark Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Hazel Park, MI.
Start on M 153
Turn left onto North Wayne Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Turn left onto Stark Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Take the exit
Continue on M 8
Continue on M 8
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Chrysler Drive
Turn right onto John R Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
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 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward John R Road, 9 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Westland on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Hazel Park on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
25 mi in 36m, mostly highway — 5.6 mi of that is on Jeffries Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeffries Freeway and Jeffries Freeway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in near I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express).
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
668 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
66 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westland, MI to Hazel Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
Founded 1966
Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
Top landmarks
Founded 1882
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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