How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Westland, MI is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Hills and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Westland.
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Start on Shimmons Road
1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road
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Exit the roundabout
85 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto South Lapeer Road
1081 ft · 25 sec · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Lapeer Road
2850 ft · 55 sec · South Lapeer Road
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Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road
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Turn sharp left onto University Drive
889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
1443 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
1 km · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Square Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road
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Take the exit left
42 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway
777 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
1111 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Auburn Hills and Westland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 11m
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 Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Westland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Westland?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Auburn Hills and 20.8 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Westland. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).
#1 Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 24,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.6875300, -83.2341000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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