How far is Westland, MI from Oak Park, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Oak Park, MI is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Oak Park.
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Start on Ford Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road
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Turn left onto North Wayne Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Stark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: 8 Mile Road
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
904 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 8 Mile Road
2061 ft · 46 sec · West 8 Mile Road
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Keep slight right
2327 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West 9 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Ridgedale Street
18 m · 8 sec · Ridgedale Street
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Turn left
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Oak Park.
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.
Jeffries Freeway
Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
5.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Westland and 10.4 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westland and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.
Stop Ideas Near Redford
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 Redford.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Park
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 29,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.4594800, -83.1827100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-83.18271, 42.45948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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