How far is Kimball, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Kimball, MI to Westland, MI is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
82.19 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.19 mi
Kilometers
132.27 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Sun, Apr 26, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Kimball
Sun, Apr 26, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-04-26T04:57
Arrive Westland
Sun, Apr 26, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimball
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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Kimball
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Westland
43.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ditty Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Ditty Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dove Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadhams Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Wadhams Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

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

    757 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    1870 ft · 48 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stark Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stark Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Wayne Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    2988 ft · 59 sec · 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 Kimball 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
48.9 mi · 60%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
11.4 mi · 14%
Wadhams Road
6.08 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
3.33 mi · 4%
Wayne Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Stark Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

48.7 mi · 00h 56m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 41m from Kimball
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kimball 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 Kimball to Westland?

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Kimball and 43.9 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fraser and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Westland. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kimball

Township in St.

Population9,285
Coordinates42.9480900, -82.5624200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Ditty Road (-82.56253, 42.948085)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimball and Westland. The current time is 04:57:53.

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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.