Origin
South Lyon, MI
Late night in South Lyon on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lyon, MI to Westland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Lyon, MI
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Westland, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local trip within Michigan, the 29.4-mile journey from South Lyon to Westland is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit. You will navigate entirely through the Midwest, moving across local Michigan roads rather than relying on the interstate system. Because the entire drive is quite short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Road | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Curtis Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Pontiac Trail | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Prospect Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 7 Mile Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Angle Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Plymouth Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Lafayette Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Road
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lyon, MI and Westland, MI.
1
Start on West Lake Street
29 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Lake Street
2
Turn right onto South Lafayette Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafayette Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontiac Trail
4
Enter roundabout onto 7 Mile Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
7 Mile Road
5
Continue on 7 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
7 Mile Road
6
Continue on Angle Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Angle Road
7
Continue on Six Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Six Mile Road
8
Turn right onto Curtis Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Curtis Road
9
Turn right onto Plymouth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Road
10
Turn left onto Prospect Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto M 153
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
M 153
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lafayette Street
Turn right onto South Lafayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
7 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 7 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Curtis Road
Turn right onto Curtis Road
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Prospect Road
Turn left onto Prospect Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 153 / Ford Road
Turn left onto M 153 / Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 33-minute duration. You will primarily navigate via South Lafayette Street, Pontiac Trail, and 7 Mile Road, avoiding highways entirely. With a 0% highway share, this route trades high-speed cruising for a more localized driving experience. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will be frequently adjusting your speed and navigating turns rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. It is a steady, rhythmic drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these specific local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Ford 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 early in the drive near South Lafayette Street.
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 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lafayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (7 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (Curtis Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 10.5 miles on Ford 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: near the start (South Lafayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (7 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (Curtis Road): Navigation decision point.
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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