How far is Westland, MI from Atlas, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Atlas, MI is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Atlas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Atlas.
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Start on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
3201 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North
3113 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road
52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road
2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on South Holcomb Road
845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road
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Continue on South State Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · South State Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Perry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gale Road
6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Atlas.
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.
Ortonville Road
Continue on Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Sunny near Atlas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Atlas?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Westland and 25.1 miles from Atlas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westland and Mostly Sunny near Atlas.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
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 Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Atlas. Straight-line distance: 42.94 mi (69.11 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlas
Township in Genesee County, Michigan
| Population | 7,851 |
| Coordinates | 42.9378100, -83.5343900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlas (-83.53439, 42.93781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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