How far is Garden City, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Garden City, MI to Taylor, MI is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
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City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Taylor.
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Start on Ford Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ford Road
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Turn slight right
583 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North 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 Garden City 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.
North Telegraph Road
Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road
5.9 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garden City 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 Garden City to Taylor?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Garden City and 4.5 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Garden City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Inkster
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 Inkster.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 6.64 mi (10.69 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Wayne County of the U.
| Population | 26,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255900, -83.3310400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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