How far is Westland, MI from Lee, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Lee, MI is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.76 mi
03h 09m
Flight
137.58 mi
221.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.58 mi
Kilometers
221.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.76 mi
Kilometers
250.67 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-23T07:41
Arrive Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
MI

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Westland
77.7 mi
01h 34m
To Lee
78 mi
01h 34m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on M-153

    1.6 mi · 3 min · M-153

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Continue on East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  21. 21

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  24. 24

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  25. 25

    Continue on East Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Allegan Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street

    35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street

    50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cutler Street

    879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    3078 ft · 42 sec · Lincoln Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Monroe Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Monroe Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 118th Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 118th Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 56th Street

    6.8 mi · 9 min · 56th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
66.7 mi · 43%
Ford Road
11.1 mi · 7%
M 89
9.01 mi · 6%
Lincoln Road
8.19 mi · 5%
56th Street
6.84 mi · 4%
118th Avenue
6.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

66.7 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 34m from Westland
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Sunny near Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Westland and 78 miles from Lee.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

8 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

28 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

58 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Lee. Straight-line distance: 137.58 mi (221.42 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population4,288
Coordinates42.4508700, -86.0908600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Lee (-86.09086, 42.45087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.39 $46.78
Premium $4.65 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $5.30 $29.17 $58.34

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 Lee. The current time is 07:41:27.

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.