How far is Canton, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Canton, MI to Taylor, MI is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.45 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.83 mi
19.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.83 mi
Kilometers
19.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.45 mi
Kilometers
29.7 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From Canton
9.2 mi
00h 12m
To Taylor
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eddington Circle

    701 ft · 35 sec · Eddington Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Hill Road

    2022 ft · 53 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Sheldon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Sheldon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    545 ft · 9 sec · Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Michigan Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Toledo, Airport

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 31%
I 275 South
4.2 mi · 23%
South Sheldon Road
2.25 mi · 12%
Michigan Avenue
1.87 mi · 10%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 5%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

5.67 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 12m from Canton
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Canton and 9.3 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population86,825
Coordinates42.3086500, -83.4821600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Eddington Circle (-83.482459, 42.30864)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Taylor. The current time is 18:01:51.

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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.