The drive from Westland, MI to Overisel, MI covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, I 275, Paul B. Henry Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.9 miles on I 96.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.4 miles from Westland, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
107.9 mi
1h 55m
I 275
21.6 mi
23m
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi
19m
Gerald R Ford Freeway
11.3 mi
12m
48th Street
2.8 mi
3m
Ford Road
1.9 mi
3m
96th Avenue
1 mi
1m
Adams Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 107.9 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,309 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,952
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Overisel, MI.
1
Start on M 153
1.9 mi·3 min·Ford Road
2
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
3
Merge onto I 275
22 mi·23 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 96
8.6 mi·9 min·I 96
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
55 mi·58 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
45 mi·47 min·I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward M 6 West: HollandUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on M 6
18 mi·19 min·Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 196 West: HollandUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 196
11 mi·12 min·Gerald R Ford Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 52Toward 16th Street, Adams StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.6 mi·50 sec·Adams Street
13
Turn right onto 96th Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·96th Avenue
14
Continue on 48th Street
2.8 mi·3 min·48th Street
15
Turn left onto 142nd Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·142nd Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
142nd Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.4 miles from Westland, MI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overisel, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westland, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westland, MI
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Westland, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 107.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 163.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
32.6 mi into trip|~36m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
132 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
151.2 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 196 West: Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 196 West: Holland
8
163.6 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward 16th Street, Adams Street
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 52
Toward 16th Street, Adams Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.16 one way
$52.31 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$28.68
$57.36
premium
$4.93
$32.73
$65.46
diesel
$5.60
$37.19
$74.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.6
0
$17.71
$8.10
Efficient EV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
EV Truck/SUV
67.5
0
$23.62
$10.80
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Westland, MI
Night
in Westland on Monday
Local time
9:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Areas Of Fog
SW 2 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Overisel, MI
Night
in Overisel on Monday
Local time
9:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 3 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
168.7 mi in 3h 5m, mostly highway — 107.9 mi of that is on I 96.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 275.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 168.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,024 ft665 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
1,024 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westland, MI to Overisel, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 6 West: Holland along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Overisel, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Overisel, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
