How far is Eastpointe, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Eastpointe, MI to Taylor, MI is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastpointe and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastpointe and Taylor.
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Start on Gratiot Avenue
812 ft · 21 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
6.1 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
872 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Wick Road
69 m · 8 sec · 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 Eastpointe and Taylor.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
8.86 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eastpointe and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastpointe to Taylor?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Eastpointe and 12.6 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastpointe and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
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 Detroit.
Detroit
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastpointe and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.14 km).
#1 Eastpointe
City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 31,720 |
| Coordinates | 42.4683700, -82.9554700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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