How far is Beecher, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Beecher, MI to Westland, MI is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.4 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.98 mi
88.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.4 mi
Kilometers
119.74 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Beecher
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beecher
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Westland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beecher
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Beecher
32.3 mi
00h 36m
To Westland
42.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    20 m · 6 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coldwater Road

    2180 ft · 45 sec · East Coldwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Horton Avenue

    2775 ft · 52 sec · Horton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Selby Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Selby Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2015 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · UAW Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector

    51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

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

    2247 ft · 57 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beecher 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
28.7 mi · 39%
I 96 East
11.3 mi · 15%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 7%
Haggerty Connector
3.63 mi · 5%
Union Lake Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Ford Road
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 36m from Beecher
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beecher 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 Beecher to Westland?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 32.3 miles from Beecher and 42.1 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beecher and Mostly Sunny near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterford, 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 Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beecher and Westland. Straight-line distance: 54.98 mi (88.48 km).

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#1 Beecher

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,232
Coordinates43.0900300, -83.6944000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Coldwater Road (-83.694399, 43.090189)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 Beecher and Westland. The current time is 04:14:36.

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.