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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry
2066 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
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Continue on Front Street
124 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road
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Turn left
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Laketon Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscommon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Laketon. Straight-line distance: 300.9 mi (484.25 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laketon
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 7,656 |
| Coordinates | 46.3427700, -85.7484600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laketon (-85.74846, 46.34277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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