How far is Almena, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Taylor, MI is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
142.21 mi
02h 16m
Flight
130.71 mi
210.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.71 mi
Kilometers
210.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.21 mi
Kilometers
228.87 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Almena
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Almena
71.1 mi
01h 08m
To Taylor
71.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
106 mi · 74%
I 94
29.3 mi · 21%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 2%
County Road 375
1.33 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 08m from Almena
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Almena and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Almena and 71.1 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Almena and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 130.71 mi (210.35 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

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 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Almena and Taylor. The current time is 06:42:54.

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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.