How far is Westland, MI from Washington, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Washington, MI is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Washington.
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Start on Ford Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Ford Road
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Turn left onto North Wayne Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Stark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road West
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
3 m · 1 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1044 ft · 19 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
37 m · 5 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1810 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto West Road
11 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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 Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Washington?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Westland and 25 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westland and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Washington. Straight-line distance: 33.3 mi (53.59 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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