How far is Westland, MI from Bedford, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Bedford, MI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.66 mi
150.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.66 mi
Kilometers
150.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102 mi
Kilometers
164.16 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 11, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sat, Apr 11, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-11T06:09
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 11, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Westland
50.9 mi
01h 00m
To Bedford
51.1 mi
01h 00m

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
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on M-153

    1.6 mi · 3 min · M-153

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bedford Road North

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 65%
Ford Road
11.1 mi · 11%
M-153
6.19 mi · 6%
M 14
5.36 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 5%
State Highway 37
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 00m from Westland
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westland and Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Westland and 51.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 93.66 mi (150.73 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Bedford (-85.23222, 42.39532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 Bedford. The current time is 06:09:12.

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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.