How far is Benton Harbor, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Benton Harbor, MI to Taylor, MI is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton Harbor and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton Harbor and Taylor.
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Start on 6th Street
50 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Territorial Road
116 m · 15 sec · Territorial Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
88 m · 14 sec · 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto BL I-94
1.3 mi · 2 min · BL I-94
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Continue on US-31/BL I-94
1239 ft · 24 sec · US-31/BL I-94
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Take the exit left toward US-31 NORTH, I-94 EAST: Detroit
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-31
1918 ft · 30 sec · US-31
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
2935 ft · 36 sec · I-94/US-31
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road
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Continue on South Beech Daly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton Harbor and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
137 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton Harbor to Taylor?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Benton Harbor and 86.7 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton Harbor and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.76 km).
#1 Benton Harbor
City in Michigan
| Population | 9,692 |
| Coordinates | 42.1167100, -86.4541900 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 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 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $32.11 | $64.21 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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