How far is Battle Creek, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Taylor, MI is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.84 mi
01h 43m
Flight
97.7 mi
157.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.84 mi
Kilometers
170.34 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Battle Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Creek
2026-04-15T13:03
Arrive Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Creek
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Battle Creek
52.1 mi
00h 51m
To Taylor
53.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    152 m · 30 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Creek 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 63%
I 94
29.3 mi · 28%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Ecorse Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 51m from Battle Creek
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to Taylor?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Battle Creek and 53.7 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 97.7 mi (157.24 km).

Battle Creek

#1 Battle Creek

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population50,799
Coordinates42.3173000, -85.1781600
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.178072, 42.317273)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Creek and Taylor. The current time is 13:03:03.

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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.