How far is Westland, MI from Somerset, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Somerset, MI is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
58.87 mi
01h 23m
Flight
53.5 mi
86.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.5 mi
Kilometers
86.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.87 mi
Kilometers
94.75 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Mon, May 25, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Mon, May 25, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-05-25T08:52
Arrive Somerset
Mon, May 25, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

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
Benton
MI

Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan

From Westland
29.4 mi
00h 41m
To Somerset
29.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Toledo

    1416 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Wayne, Ypsilanti

    2403 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline

    2046 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue

    34.4 mi · 51 min · West Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US-12

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US-12

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chicago Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Avenue
34.4 mi · 59%
Michigan Avenue
7.69 mi · 13%
US-12
5.92 mi · 10%
I 94 West
3.9 mi · 7%
I 275 South
2.86 mi · 5%
Ford Road
2.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Michigan Avenue

Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue

34.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 41m from Westland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Westland and 29.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

20 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

55 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

58 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 53.5 mi (86.1 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population4,529
Coordinates42.0483800, -84.3766200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Somerset (-84.37662, 42.04838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Somerset. The current time is 08:52:33.

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.