How far is South Haven, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from South Haven, MI to Westland, MI is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Westland.
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Start on Phoenix Street
705 ft · 35 sec · Phoenix Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Phillips Street
700 ft · 17 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Street
1937 ft · 47 sec · Phillips Street
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Continue on South Bailey Avenue
1393 ft · 34 sec · South Bailey Avenue
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Continue on M-43
1.4 mi · 2 min · M-43
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward M-43
52 m · 3 sec · M-43
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Exit the roundabout onto M-43
8.9 mi · 13 min · M-43
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Continue on State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Turn right onto County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Continue on Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street
1944 ft · 1 min · North Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
2995 ft · 1 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 671
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 671
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Turn straight onto 43rd Street
88 m · 5 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
117 m · 6 sec · M-51
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153: Ford Road
2504 ft · 1 min
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Continue on M 153 East: Canton
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on M-153
1.1 km · 1 min · M-153
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Continue on Ford Road
11.2 mi · 17 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 South Haven and Westland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving South Haven and Sunny near Westland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven to Westland?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from South Haven and 81.4 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Haven and Sunny near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Westland. Straight-line distance: 146.79 mi (236.23 km).
#1 South Haven
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 4,325 |
| Coordinates | 42.4030900, -86.2736400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
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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