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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
3201 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fruit Ridge Avenue
1907 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
1292 ft · 28 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest
1313 ft · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest
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Turn sharp right onto Remembrance Road Northwest
32 m · 8 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Walker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dimondale.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Walker. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walker
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 25,265 |
| Coordinates | 43.0014100, -85.7680900 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walker (-85.76809, 43.00141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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