How far is Westland, MI from Algonac, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Algonac, MI is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.91 mi
01h 34m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.91 mi
Kilometers
110.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonac
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sat, Apr 11, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-11T06:08
Arrive Algonac
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Eastpointe
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

From Westland
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Algonac
34.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Algonac.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wayne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left

    102 m · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 25%
Ford Freeway
11.8 mi · 17%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 13%
Jeffries Freeway
5.62 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 7%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastpointe
00h 47m from Westland
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westland and Sunny near Algonac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westland to Algonac?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Eastpointe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Westland and 34.5 miles from Algonac.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westland and Sunny near Algonac.

Stop Ideas Near Eastpointe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastpointe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastpointe.

RAIL

Detroit

15 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

16 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

21 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

21 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Algonac

#2 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Algonac. The current time is 06:08:35.

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.