How far is Ishpeming, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from Ishpeming, MI to Westland, MI is about 464.7 miles (747.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ishpeming and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming and Westland.
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Start on South 1st Street
5 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight left onto Silver Street
1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue
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Turn left onto Rail Street
1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street
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Continue on County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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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 Ishpeming and Westland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming to Westland?
The road trip is about 464.7 miles (747.8 km) and usually takes 08h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.1 miles from Ishpeming and 232.5 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.84 one way or $123.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ishpeming and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ishpeming and Westland. Straight-line distance: 356.47 mi (573.68 km).
#1 Ishpeming
City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 46.4885500, -87.6676400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| 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: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 748 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $61.84 | $123.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.75 | $139.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.33 | $152.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $86.99 | $173.97 |
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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