How far is Westland, MI from Plymouth, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Plymouth, MI is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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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 Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Plymouth.
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Start on Ford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Turn right onto North Lotz Road
2790 ft · 60 sec · North Lotz Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto North Lilley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lilley Road
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Turn left onto West Ann Arbor Trail
3251 ft · 2 min · West Ann Arbor Trail
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Turn right onto South Harvey Street
706 ft · 31 sec · South Harvey Street
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Turn right onto Penniman Avenue
71 m · 8 sec · Penniman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penniman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Plymouth.
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.
North Lilley Road
Turn right onto North Lilley Road
2.14 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Westland and 3.3 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 4.84 mi (7.79 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.3714300, -83.4702100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-83.47021, 42.37143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
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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