How far is Westland, MI from Romulus, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Romulus, MI is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.13 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.05 mi
11.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.05 mi
Kilometers
11.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.13 mi
Kilometers
13.08 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Fri, Apr 24, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-24T08:13
Arrive Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wayne
MI

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

From Westland
4 mi
00h 08m
To Romulus
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wayne Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · North Wayne Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wick Road

    794 ft · 20 sec · Wick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tobine Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tobine Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Shook Road

    2668 ft · 1 min · Shook Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Goddard Road

    58 m · 9 sec · Goddard Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Wayne Road
6.16 mi · 76%
Tobine Street
0.68 mi · 8%
Ford Road
0.57 mi · 7%
Shook Road
0.51 mi · 6%
Wick Road
0.15 mi · 2%
Goddard Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Wayne Road

Turn right onto North Wayne Road

6.16 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 08m from Westland
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Westland and 4 miles from Romulus.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

16 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

28 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

29 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.34 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Romulus

#2 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Romulus. The current time is 08:13:20.

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.