How far is Westland, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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.
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Ford Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road
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Turn left onto North Wayne Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Stark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1380 ft · 37 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiawassee Road
588 ft · 20 sec · Shiawassee Road
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Continue on Shiawassee Road
845 ft · 37 sec · Shiawassee Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Farmington Hills.
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.
Farmington Road
Turn left onto Farmington Road
5.89 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Westland and Partly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Westland and 12.7 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westland and Partly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
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 Livonia.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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