How far is East Grand Rapids, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from East Grand Rapids, MI to Taylor, MI is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
155.44 mi
02h 19m
Flight
128.5 mi
206.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.5 mi
Kilometers
206.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.16 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in East Grand Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Grand Rapids
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From East Grand Rapids
77.6 mi
01h 09m
To Taylor
77.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Grand Rapids and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Grand Rapids and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Breton Road Southeast

    13 m · 10 sec · Breton Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hall Street Southeast

    3048 ft · 2 min · Hall Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Drive Southeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Paris Avenue Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Paris Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Cascade Road Southeast

    130 m · 8 sec · Cascade Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Grand Rapids 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
123 mi · 79%
I 96
19.6 mi · 13%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 4%
Lake Drive Southeast
1.58 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 09m from East Grand Rapids
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Grand Rapids 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 East Grand Rapids to Taylor?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from East Grand Rapids and 77.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Grand Rapids and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 128.5 mi (206.8 km).

East Grand Rapids

#1 East Grand Rapids

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population11,991
Coordinates42.9411400, -85.6100300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Breton Road Southeast (-85.610052, 42.941115)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Grand Rapids and Taylor. The current time is 08:54:41.

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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.