How far is Flushing, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Taylor, MI is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.39 mi
01h 24m
Flight
64.03 mi
103.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.03 mi
Kilometers
103.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.39 mi
Kilometers
142.25 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Flushing
Thu, Oct 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flushing
2026-10-15T14:20
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flushing
9:30 PM EDT
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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Flushing
44.1 mi
00h 42m
To Taylor
44.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Flushing Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Flushing Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Pierson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Pierson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flushing 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
30.9 mi · 35%
I 96
19.6 mi · 22%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 18%
I 75 South
7.86 mi · 9%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 6%
East Pierson Road
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 42m from Flushing
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Flushing 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 Flushing to Taylor?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Flushing and 44.2 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 64.03 mi (103.05 km).

Flushing

#1 Flushing

City in Michigan

Population7,840
Coordinates43.0630800, -83.8510700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.85107, 43.063011)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.67
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $14.33 $28.67
Mid-grade $5.25 $16.37 $32.74
Premium $5.85 $18.24 $36.47
Diesel $6.48 $20.22 $40.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flushing and Taylor. The current time is 14:20:05.

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.