How far is Ferrysburg, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Ferrysburg, MI to Westland, MI is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.57 mi
03h 16m
Flight
152.51 mi
245.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.51 mi
Kilometers
245.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.57 mi
Kilometers
284.16 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Sat, May 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Ferrysburg
Sat, May 30, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrysburg
2026-05-30T04:09
Arrive Westland
Sat, May 30, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrysburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Ferrysburg
88.1 mi
01h 38m
To Westland
88.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 60 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    933 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Savage Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Savage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    2247 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferrysburg 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
110 mi · 63%
Exit 9
43.6 mi · 25%
I 96
12.1 mi · 7%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Ford Road
2.35 mi · 1%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 38m from Ferrysburg
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ferrysburg and Sunny near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Ferrysburg and 88.4 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrysburg and Westland. Straight-line distance: 152.51 mi (245.44 km).

Ferrysburg

#1 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferrysburg (-86.22033, 43.08446)
End: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferrysburg and Westland. The current time is 04:09:29.

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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.