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

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Allen Park, MI is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.27 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.71 mi
17.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen Park
Mon, Apr 13, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Westland
Mon, Apr 13, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-13T11:38
Arrive Allen Park
Mon, Apr 13, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayne
MI

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

From Westland
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Allen Park
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Merriman Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ecorse Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ecorse Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39: Southfield Freeway

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Highway

    2461 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road

    671 ft · 18 sec · Southfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1098 ft · 34 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Garfield Avenue

    543 ft · 24 sec · Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Allen Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merriman Road
4.99 mi · 33%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
3.21 mi · 21%
Ford Road
2.55 mi · 17%
Ecorse Road
2.27 mi · 15%
M 39
0.66 mi · 4%
Southfield Road
0.54 mi · 4%
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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 12m from Westland
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Westland and Chance Light Rain near Allen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westland to Allen Park?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Westland and 7.6 miles from Allen Park.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Westland and Chance Light Rain near Allen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

16 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

28 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

29 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Allen Park. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.24 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Allen Park

#2 Allen Park

City in Michigan, USA

Population26,751
Coordinates42.2575400, -83.2110400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Allen Park (-83.21104, 42.25754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.07
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.04 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.65 $2.51 $5.03
Diesel $5.30 $2.86 $5.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Allen Park. The current time is 11:38:39.

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.