How far is Dalton, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Dalton, MI to Westland, MI is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
190.72 mi
02h 54m
Flight
160.46 mi
258.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.46 mi
Kilometers
258.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.72 mi
Kilometers
306.94 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Tue, May 5, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-04T21:47
Arrive Westland
Tue, May 5, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dalton
95.3 mi
01h 27m
To Westland
95.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Tyler Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Tyler Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russell Road

    990 ft · 19 sec · Russell Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    2247 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
109 mi · 57%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 35%
Russell Road
11.2 mi · 6%
Ford Road
2.35 mi · 1%
West Tyler Road
1.27 mi · 1%
M 153
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 43m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 27m from Dalton
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dalton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Dalton and 95.4 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dalton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Westland. Straight-line distance: 160.46 mi (258.23 km).

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#1 Dalton

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population9,409
Coordinates43.3186200, -86.2617300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.261745, 43.318558)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.38
Round trip
$50.76
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.38 $50.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.25
Premium $4.65 $31.32 $62.64
Diesel $5.30 $35.70 $71.39

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Westland. The current time is 21:47:43.

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.