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Trip from Westland, MI to La Salle, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

42.1 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Westland, MI, MI

Westland, MI

fish socks

Downtown La Salle, MI, MI

La Salle, MI

Antonio Garcia Prats

Trip Overview

The drive from Westland, MI to La Salle, MI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 275, Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Ford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 275 24.7 mi 26m
Detroit-Toledo Expressway 11.4 mi 12m
Ford Road 2.3 mi 3m
South Otter Creek Road 2.2 mi 3m
South Dixie Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Laplaisance Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 275 — 24.7 mi, about 26m

Traffic on I-275

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,136 veh/hr typical · worst 2,864

Quietest

1 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 92 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 Westland, MI and La Salle, MI.

1

Start on M 153

2.3 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 275 South: Toledo Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto I 275

25 mi · 26 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 75 South: Toledo
5

Merge onto I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 9 Toward South Otter Creek Road, La Salle Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Otter Creek Road
Use the left lane.
8

At end of road, turn right onto M 125

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway
9

Turn right onto Laplaisance Road

72 ft · 1 sec · Laplaisance Road
10

Arrive at destination

Laplaisance Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Taylor, MI

21 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

South Monroe, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Taylor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 275 South: Toledo

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 275 South: Toledo
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 275

Merge onto I 275

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75 South: Toledo
8
39.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward South Otter Creek Road, La Salle

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 9 Toward South Otter Creek Road, La Salle
5
39.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | South Otter Creek Road

Turn left onto South Otter Creek Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.53 one way

$13.05 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $7.16 $14.31
premium $4.93 $8.17 $16.34
diesel $5.60 $9.28 $18.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Westland, MI

Late night in Westland on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 3 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 1:25PM EDT until August 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 1:15PM EDT until August 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

La Salle, MI

Late night in La Salle on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 1:25PM EDT until August 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 1:15PM EDT until August 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

42.1 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 24.7 mi of that is on I 275.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on I 275.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and Detroit-Toledo Expressway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

677 ft 583 ft

Total Climb

26 ft

Total Descent

97 ft

Highest Point

677 ft

~6 mi in

Elevation Range

94 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in La Salle, MI

Full guide →

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 48m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 275. 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 La Salle, 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Salle, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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