How far is Utica, MI from Westland, MI?
The driving distance from Utica, MI to Westland, MI is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Westland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Westland.
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Start on Auburn Road
94 m · 14 sec · Auburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
9 m · 1 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Utica 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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Utica 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 Utica to Westland?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Utica and 23.4 miles from Westland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Utica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Westland.
Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms
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 Bingham Farms.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Westland. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 km).
#1 Utica
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,062 |
| Coordinates | 42.6261400, -83.0335400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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