How far is Lincoln Park, MI from Westland, MI?

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, MI to Westland, MI is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.15 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.42 mi
19.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.42 mi
Kilometers
19.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.15 mi
Kilometers
37.25 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-04-18T19:46
Arrive Westland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Inkster
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Lincoln Park
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Westland
14.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Westland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southfield Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Southfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southfield Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road

    2974 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    88 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago, Outer Drive

    788 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1967 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road, Inkster

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ecorse Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Merriman Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ford Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Park and Westland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merriman Road
4.99 mi · 22%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.08 mi · 18%
Ford Road
2.55 mi · 11%
Southfield Road
2.47 mi · 11%
Ecorse Road
2.47 mi · 11%
I 94 West
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Merriman Road

Turn right onto Merriman Road

4.99 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inkster
00h 13m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln Park and 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 Lincoln Park to Westland?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Lincoln Park and 14.6 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Westland.

Stop Ideas Near Inkster

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

9 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

21 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Westland. Straight-line distance: 12.42 mi (19.99 km).

Lincoln Park

#1 Lincoln Park

City in Wayne County in the U.

Population36,066
Coordinates42.2505900, -83.1785400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Westland

#2 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield Road (-83.178604, 42.250467)
End: Ford Road (-83.400211, 42.324232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Westland. The current time is 19:46:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.