How far is Dorr, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Dorr, MI to Taylor, MI is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.2 mi
02h 29m
Flight
129.38 mi
208.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.38 mi
Kilometers
208.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.2 mi
Kilometers
267.48 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Wed, Nov 11, 4:46 AM EST
Return by in Dorr
Wed, Nov 11, 7:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorr
2026-11-11T02:17
Arrive Taylor
Wed, Nov 11, 4:46 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorr
9:30 PM EST
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Dorr
77.4 mi
01h 14m
To Taylor
88.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 142nd Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    827 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  10. 10

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  15. 15

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  16. 16

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  27. 27

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

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorr 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 40%
I 94
29.3 mi · 18%
US 131 South
19.3 mi · 12%
M 89
9.01 mi · 5%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 14m from Dorr
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dorr 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 Dorr to Taylor?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Dorr and 88.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Dorr and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorr and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 129.38 mi (208.22 km).

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#1 Dorr

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population7,925
Coordinates42.7253100, -85.7225300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.722564, 42.725317)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.54
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $24.27 $48.54
Mid-grade $4.81 $28.18 $56.36
Premium $5.41 $31.69 $63.38
Diesel $6.50 $38.09 $76.18

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorr and Taylor. The current time is 02:17:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.