How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Taylor, MI is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
45.93 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.91 mi
49.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.91 mi
Kilometers
49.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.92 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Taylor
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Auburn Hills
22.2 mi
00h 23m
To Taylor
23.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
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 Auburn Hills and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    1081 ft · 25 sec · South Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    2850 ft · 55 sec · South Lapeer Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor

    872 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wick Road

    69 m · 8 sec · Wick Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Hills 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25.8 mi · 56%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.55 mi · 16%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 12%
Telegraph Road
1.64 mi · 4%
North Opdyke Road
1.42 mi · 3%
South Lapeer Road
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 23m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills to Taylor?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Auburn Hills and 23.7 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.75 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 Auburn Hills and Taylor. The current time is 08:27:46.

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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.