How far is Lake Fenton, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Lake Fenton, MI to Westland, MI is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
55.11 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.31 mi
63.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.11 mi
Kilometers
88.69 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Fenton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Fenton
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Westland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Fenton
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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Lake Fenton
27.5 mi
00h 33m
To Westland
27.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Fenton and Westland.

  1. 1

    Start on Triple Oak Drive

    123 m · 22 sec · Triple Oak Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fenton Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fenton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Leroy Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Leroy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Poplar

    1064 ft · 32 sec · North Poplar

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Silver Lake Road

    2650 ft · 57 sec · West Silver Lake Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    2247 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Fenton 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
20 mi · 36%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 29%
I 96
12.1 mi · 22%
Ford Road
2.35 mi · 4%
Fenton Road
1.96 mi · 4%
North Leroy Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 33m from Lake Fenton
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Fenton and Sunny near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Fenton to Westland?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Lake Fenton and 27.6 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Fenton and Sunny near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Fenton and Westland. Straight-line distance: 39.31 mi (63.26 km).

Lake Fenton

#1 Lake Fenton

Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA

Population5,559
Coordinates42.8461400, -83.7077300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Fenton (-83.70773, 42.84614)
End: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Fenton and Westland. The current time is 21:27:51.

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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.