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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Southfield Road
51 m · 10 sec · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road
2974 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
88 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago, Outer Drive
788 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1967 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road, Inkster
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
5 mi · 9 min · Merriman Road
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Turn left onto Ford Road
2.6 mi · 5 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 Lincoln Park 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inkster.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Westland. Straight-line distance: 12.42 mi (19.99 km).
#1 Lincoln Park
City in Wayne County in the U.
| Population | 36,066 |
| Coordinates | 42.2505900, -83.1785400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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