How far is it from Brussels to Westerlo?

The distance between Brussels and Westerlo is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Westerlo?

The drive from Brussels to Westerlo takes approximately 1 h by car.

The fastest route from Brussels to Westerlo covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Westerlo lies roughly to the north-east of Brussels.

Towns on the route from Brussels to Westerlo include Alsemberg, Archennes, Baal, Heist-op-den-Berg.

Distance: 38 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Brussels to Westerlo takes about 1 h via E314. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Schaerbeek, Machelen, Rotselaar, Betekom, Herselt. Driving directions

Driving directions42 · 38 mi

1 Depart left onto Rue de l'Amigo - Vruntstraat 94 yd
2 Continue right onto Rue de la Violette - Violetstraat 1 mi
3 Continue U-turn onto Rue du Lombard - Lombardstraat 27 yd
4 Turn sharp left onto Rue de l'Hôpital - Gasthuisstraat 38 yd
5 Turn slightly left onto Rue Saint-Jean - Sint-Jansstraat 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Place de l'Albertine - Albertinaplein 47 yd
7 Continue left onto Place de l'Albertine - Albertinaplein 124 yd
8 Turn right onto Mont des Arts - Kunstberg 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn right onto Coudenberg - Koudenberg 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left onto Place Royale - Koningsplein 118 yd
11 Turn right onto Place des Palais - Paleizenplein 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Place des Palais - Paleizenplein 27 yd
13 Turn left onto Rue Ducale - Hertogstraat 113 yd

The return trip from Westerlo to Brussels covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Brussels to Westerlo?: The distance between Brussels and Westerlo is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Westerlo?: The drive from Brussels to Westerlo takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Brussels to Westerlo?: The fastest route from Brussels to Westerlo covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Westerlo from Brussels?: Westerlo lies roughly to the north-east of Brussels.
Which towns do you pass between Brussels and Westerlo?: Towns on the route from Brussels to Westerlo include Alsemberg, Archennes, Baal, Heist-op-den-Berg.