How far is Grosse Pointe, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Pointe, MI to Westland, MI is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.38 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.76 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Pointe
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Pointe
2026-04-19T02:02
Arrive Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Pointe
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
Dearborn
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Grosse Pointe
16.4 mi
00h 23m
To Westland
22 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe and Westland.

  1. 1

    Start on Maumee Street

    1169 ft · 53 sec · Maumee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cadieux Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Cadieux Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mack Avenue

    2035 ft · 1 min · Mack Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East Outer Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Outer Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Whittier Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Whittier Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Edsel Ford East Service Drive

    34 m · 4 sec · Edsel Ford East Service Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    813 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    1870 ft · 48 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stark Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stark Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Wayne Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    2988 ft · 59 sec · Ford Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
11.4 mi · 30%
Edsel Ford Freeway
8.89 mi · 23%
Jeffries Freeway
3.33 mi · 9%
Wayne Road
3.04 mi · 8%
East Outer Drive
1.25 mi · 3%
Stark Road
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jeffries Freeway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

11.4 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn
00h 23m from Grosse Pointe
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Grosse Pointe and Chance Rain Showers near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe to Westland?

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Grosse Pointe and 22 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Grosse Pointe and Chance Rain Showers near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Dearborn

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

2 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

10 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe and Westland. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.72 km).

Grosse Pointe

#1 Grosse Pointe

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Population5,122
Coordinates42.3861500, -82.9118600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Maumee Street (-82.911874, 42.386172)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Pointe and Westland. The current time is 02:02:37.

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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.