How far is Westland, MI from Laketon, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Laketon, MI is about 368.9 miles (593.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.91 mi
06h 35m
Flight
300.9 mi
484.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.9 mi
Kilometers
484.25 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.91 mi
Kilometers
593.71 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Laketon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Roscommon
MI

Village in the United States

From Westland
184.4 mi
03h 17m
To Laketon
184.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    3201 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry

    2066 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    124 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road

    11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laketon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
268 mi · 73%
I 275 North
28.2 mi · 8%
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 6%
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 3%
Ford Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Laketon Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
300.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscommon
03h 17m from Westland
Leave By
10:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westland and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Laketon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 368.9 miles (593.7 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roscommon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Westland and 184.5 miles from Laketon.

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

The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.10 one way or $98.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westland and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Laketon.

Stop Ideas Near Roscommon

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

63 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

75 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

86 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Laketon. Straight-line distance: 300.9 mi (484.25 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Laketon (-85.74846, 46.34277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.28 L · about $49.10
Round trip
$98.20
26.04 gal · 98.56 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.10 $98.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.37 $110.75
Premium $4.65 $60.60 $121.19
Diesel $5.30 $69.06 $138.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Laketon. The current time is 03:42:46.

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.