How far is Westland, MI from Walker, MI?

The driving distance from Westland, MI to Walker, MI is about 153.5 miles (247 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
153.51 mi
02h 48m
Flight
129.08 mi
207.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.51 mi
Kilometers
247.05 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Sat, Jun 13, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sat, Jun 13, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-06-13T08:17
Arrive Walker
Sat, Jun 13, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Westland
76.6 mi
01h 24m
To Walker
76.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fruit Ridge Avenue

    1907 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

    1292 ft · 28 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest

    1313 ft · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Remembrance Road Northwest

    32 m · 8 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
85.6 mi · 56%
I 96 West
64.1 mi · 42%
Ford Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Kinney Avenue Northwest
1.01 mi · 1%
Fruit Ridge Avenue
0.36 mi
3 Mile Road Northwest
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 24m from Westland
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westland and Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Westland and 76.9 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westland and Sunny near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Walker. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Walker

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population25,265
Coordinates43.0014100, -85.7680900
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Walker (-85.76809, 43.00141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 · Jun 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Walker. The current time is 08:17:10.

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.