How far is Grand Haven, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Haven, MI to Taylor, MI is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
191.18 mi
02h 52m
Flight
160.72 mi
258.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.18 mi
Kilometers
307.68 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Haven
2026-04-17T22:44
Arrive Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Haven
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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Haven
95.5 mi
01h 26m
To Taylor
95.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Haven and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    617 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1574 ft · 58 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    970 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Beacon Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 104: Spring Lake

    595 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Haven 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
110 mi · 58%
Exit 9
43.6 mi · 23%
I 96
19.6 mi · 10%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 2%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 26m from Grand Haven
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Grand Haven and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Haven to Taylor?

The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Grand Haven and 95.7 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Haven and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Haven and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.65 km).

Grand Haven

#1 Grand Haven

City in Michigan

Population11,040
Coordinates43.0630700, -86.2283900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-86.228338, 43.063167)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 Grand Haven and Taylor. The current time is 22:44:51.

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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.