How far is Allendale, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Taylor, MI is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.76 mi
02h 39m
Flight
145.54 mi
234.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.54 mi
Kilometers
234.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.76 mi
Kilometers
279.64 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Taylor
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EDT
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Allendale
86.8 mi
01h 19m
To Taylor
87 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Michigan Drive

    583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Lake Michigan Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 196: Lansing, Holland

    65 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 196 East: Lansing

    921 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Taylor.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 38%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
64.8 mi · 37%
I 96
19.6 mi · 11%
Lake Michigan Drive
12.8 mi · 7%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 19m from Allendale
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Allendale and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Taylor?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Allendale and 87 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Allendale and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.22 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,505
Coordinates42.9722500, -85.9536500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Michigan Drive (-85.953656, 42.972313)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Taylor. The current time is 12:23:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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