How far is Atlas, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from Atlas, MI to Westland, MI is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlas and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlas and Westland.
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Start on Gale Road
6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road
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Turn right onto Perry Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Perry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South State Road
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Continue on North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1006 ft · 48 sec · Depot Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector
51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector
3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on I 96 West
880 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
1355 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Canton, Westland
2247 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Ford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlas and Westland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 96 East
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlas and Mostly Sunny near Westland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlas to Westland?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Atlas and 44 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlas and Mostly Sunny near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlas and Westland. Straight-line distance: 42.94 mi (69.11 km).
#1 Atlas
Township in Genesee County, Michigan
| Population | 7,851 |
| Coordinates | 42.9378100, -83.5343900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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