How far is Westwood, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Westwood, MI to Detroit, MI is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.46 mi
02h 19m
Flight
132.22 mi
212.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.22 mi
Kilometers
212.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.46 mi
Kilometers
229.27 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sun, Nov 8, 1:58 PM EST
Return by in Westwood
Sun, Nov 8, 4:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Detroit
Sun, Nov 8, 1:58 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Westwood
71 mi
01h 09m
To Detroit
71.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherokee Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Croyden Avenue

    1233 ft · 59 sec · Croyden Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Croyden Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Croyden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nichols Road

    2373 ft · 58 sec · Nichols Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North, M 10: Flint, Downtown

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1846 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood and Detroit.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 32%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 32%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
10.6 mi · 7%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 09m from Westwood
Leave By
1:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Westwood and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westwood to Detroit?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Westwood and 71.5 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westwood and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 132.22 mi (212.79 km).

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#1 Westwood

Westwood is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3028200, -85.6336200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherokee Street (-85.633647, 42.30282)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.33
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $21.17 $42.33
Mid-grade $4.90 $24.65 $49.30
Premium $5.49 $27.63 $55.26
Diesel $6.55 $32.93 $65.86

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood and Detroit. The current time is 11:38:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.