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

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Skidway Lake, MI is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.01 mi
02h 52m
Flight
132.37 mi
213.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.37 mi
Kilometers
213.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.01 mi
Kilometers
252.68 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skidway Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Skidway Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Westland
78.5 mi
01h 26m
To Skidway Lake
78.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Skidway 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

    38.6 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City

    2088 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Alger Road

    1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South M-33

    1 mi · 1 min · South M-33

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Greenwood Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Greenwood Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Greenwood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Skidway 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
119 mi · 76%
I 275 North
28.2 mi · 18%
East Greenwood Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Ford Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Brock Road
1.4 mi · 1%
South M-33
1.01 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 26m from Westland
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Skidway Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Westland and 78.5 miles from Skidway Lake.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Skidway Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Skidway Lake. Straight-line distance: 132.37 mi (213.03 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Skidway Lake

#2 Skidway Lake

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,392
Coordinates44.1833500, -84.0352700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Skidway Lake (-84.03527, 44.18335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Skidway Lake. The current time is 07:39:13.

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.