How far is Westland, MI from Dexter, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Dexter, MI is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Dexter.
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Start on Ford Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Ford Road
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Continue on M-153
1.6 mi · 3 min · M-153
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter
1903 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road
20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
853 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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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 Dexter.
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.
Ford Road
Start on Ford Road
11.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Westland and Widespread Frost near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Dexter?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Westland and 14.7 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Westland and Widespread Frost near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 25.01 mi (40.25 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.3383400, -83.8895400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dexter (-83.88954, 42.33834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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