How far is Westland, MI from Clare County, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Clare County, MI is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Clare County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Clare County.
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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
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
46.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin
1537 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on North Clare Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue
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Continue on East Park Street
1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1963 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 61
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 61
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Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · North Coolidge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Larch Road
1003 ft · 49 sec · West Larch Road
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Turn left
1638 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Clare County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westland and Rain Showers Likely near Clare County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Clare County?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Westland and 87.8 miles from Clare County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westland and Rain Showers Likely near Clare County.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Run
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 Birch Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Clare County. Straight-line distance: 136.14 mi (219.1 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clare County
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 30,771 |
| Coordinates | 43.9878700, -84.8478400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clare County (-84.84784, 43.98787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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