How far is Lapeer, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from Lapeer, MI to Westland, MI is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lapeer and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lapeer and Westland.
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Start on West Nepessing Street
12 m · 6 sec · West Nepessing Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Lapeer Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · South Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto Brocker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brocker Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto Seymour Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Seymour Lake Road
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Continue on Seymour Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seymour Lake Road
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sashabaw Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sashabaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sashabaw Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Sashabaw Road
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Turn right onto West Walton Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Walton Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Lake Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2592 ft · 51 sec · Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector
51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector
3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on I 96 West
880 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
1355 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
1460 ft · 36 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 Lapeer and Westland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 96 East
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lapeer and Sunny near Westland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lapeer to Westland?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Lapeer and 57.5 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lapeer and Sunny near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lapeer and Westland. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.14 km).
#1 Lapeer
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 5,019 |
| Coordinates | 43.0514200, -83.3188300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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