How far is Allendale, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Westland, MI is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.36 mi
02h 26m
Flight
137.27 mi
220.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.36 mi
Kilometers
256.47 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Westland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Allendale
79.6 mi
01h 13m
To Westland
79.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Westland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Westland.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Michigan Drive

    583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Lake Michigan Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 196: Lansing, Holland

    65 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 196 East: Lansing

    921 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Canton, Westland

    2247 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Westland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 42%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
64.8 mi · 41%
Lake Michigan Drive
12.8 mi · 8%
I 96
12.1 mi · 8%
Ford Road
2.35 mi · 1%
M 153
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 13m from Allendale
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allendale and Sunny near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Westland?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Allendale and 79.8 miles from Westland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allendale and Sunny near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dimondale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dimondale.

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Westland. Straight-line distance: 137.27 mi (220.91 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,505
Coordinates42.9722500, -85.9536500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Michigan Drive (-85.953656, 42.972313)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Westland. The current time is 21:12:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.