Origin
Farmington, MI
Late night in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, MI to Westland, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MI
Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis
Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
This 10.8-mile drive from Farmington to Westland, Michigan, is a quick 20-minute journey perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so staying attentive to your navigation is key. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited as a single-day excursion, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Wayne Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Stark Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ford Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Schoolcraft Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plymouth Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Road
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Stark Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stark Road
4
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Plymouth Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Wayne Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wayne Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto M 153
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ford Road
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
M 153
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Schoolcraft Road
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Stark Road
Turn left onto Stark Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Plymouth Road
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Wayne Road
Turn left onto Wayne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 153 / Ford Road
Turn right onto M 153 / Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westland, MI
Late night in Westland on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 9 to 13 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:05AM EDT until April 18 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a local, turn-heavy drive on this route, covering 10.8 miles without any highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along Farmington Road. This drive emphasizes navigating through suburban and local streets, so be prepared for consistent turns and changes in road direction. The road's personality is that of a typical Midwest local commute, requiring your full attention to traffic signals and intersections as you make your way through residential and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Farmington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Schoolcraft Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Stark Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Plymouth Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Farmington, MI
Full guide →Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.
Arriving in Westland, MI
Full guide →Westland is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Farmington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Stark Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (Plymouth Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westland, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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