How far is Farmington, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington, MI to Taylor, MI is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.6 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.38 mi
26.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.38 mi
Kilometers
26.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.6 mi
Kilometers
50.86 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T00:53
Arrive Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Farmington
9.4 mi
00h 17m
To Taylor
22.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 9 Mile Road

    1045 ft · 22 sec · West 9 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward M 5 East

    145 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wick Road

    69 m · 8 sec · Wick Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 40%
M 5 East
5.31 mi · 17%
Farmington Road
0.65 mi · 2%
West 9 Mile Road
0.2 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road

10.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 17m from Farmington
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Taylor?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 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?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Farmington and 22.1 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 16.38 mi (26.36 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in Michigan, United States

Population10,395
Coordinates42.4644800, -83.3763200
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Road (-83.376447, 42.464477)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Taylor. The current time is 00:53:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.