How far is Westland, MI from Lake Orion, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Lake Orion, MI is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.17 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.25 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Orion
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Lake Orion
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Franklin
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Westland
20.6 mi
00h 31m
To Lake Orion
20.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Lake Orion.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wayne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Telegraph Drive

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South Lapeer Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    941 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
14.8 mi · 36%
South Lapeer Road
6.3 mi · 15%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.93 mi · 12%
Jeffries Freeway
4.25 mi · 10%
North Wayne Road
3.04 mi · 7%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

13.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 31m from Westland
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Sunny near Lake Orion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westland to Lake Orion?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Westland and 20.6 miles from Lake Orion.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westland and Mostly Sunny near Lake Orion.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

9 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

10 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Lake Orion. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Lake Orion

#2 Lake Orion

Village in Michigan, United States

Population3,191
Coordinates42.7844800, -83.2396600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Lake Orion (-83.23966, 42.78448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Lake Orion. The current time is 04:56:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.