How far is Charlotte, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Charlotte, MI to Taylor, MI is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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 Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Taylor.
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Start on South Cochran Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue
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Turn left onto Upland Avenue
876 ft · 21 sec · Upland Avenue
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Continue on East Shepherd Street
3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street
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Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail
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Continue on Dexter Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road
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Take the ramp straight
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit
32.4 mi · 35 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 Charlotte 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
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94, US 127: Detroit
32.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Taylor?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Charlotte and 59.8 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Charlotte and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 82.96 mi (133.51 km).
#1 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
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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