Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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
Holly, MI
Alexander Krivitskiy
Westland, MI to Holly, MI is 44.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I-275 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a practical option for a quick relocation or a visit to a specific destination. The drive is manageable for a single day, so you can plan around traffic or personal schedules.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| M 5 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| I 75 | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Holly Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Ford Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westland, MI and Holly, 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
Turn left onto US 24
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto East Holly Road
Continue on East Maple Street
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 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 38.9 — 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
At end of road, turn right onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward East Holly Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Holly on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
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.
About 36% of this 44.3-mile drive is on highways like I-275 and I-75. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 9.6 miles on I-275 before you transition to surface roads. You'll notice the dense exits and merging traffic common to highway driving in this part of Michigan.
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 12.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 20 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
390 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
1,055 ft
~37.9 mi in
Elevation Range
389 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westland, MI and Holly, 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 4m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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