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

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Long Lake, MI is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.01 mi
03h 23m
Flight
146.71 mi
236.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.01 mi
Kilometers
286.48 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-16T06:48
Arrive Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Frankenmuth
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

From Westland
89 mi
01h 41m
To Long Lake
89 mi
01h 41m

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
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

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 Long Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  11. 11

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 65

    2900 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 65

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1788 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Esmond Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Putnam Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on West Webb

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Webb

  28. 28

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Wilson Creek

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek

  30. 30

    Continue on North Wilson Creek Road

    1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
107 mi · 60%
I 275 North
28.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 65
9.51 mi · 5%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 4%
M 65
4.43 mi · 2%
North Hale Road
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankenmuth
01h 41m from Westland
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westland and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Frankenmuth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Westland and 89 miles from Long Lake.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westland and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Frankenmuth

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

20 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

32 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

36 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

47 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.11 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population9,442
Coordinates44.4197400, -83.8719300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Long Lake (-83.87193, 44.41974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 Long Lake. The current time is 06:48:41.

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.