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

The driving distance from Grand Ledge, MI to Taylor, MI is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.78 mi
01h 39m
Flight
83.15 mi
133.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.78 mi
Kilometers
167.02 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Grand Ledge
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Ledge
2026-10-15T16:20
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Ledge
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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Ledge
51.8 mi
00h 49m
To Taylor
51.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
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 Grand Ledge and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Clinton Street

    2635 ft · 1 min · South Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Saginaw Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East Saginaw Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South, I 96 East: Fort Wayne, Detroit

    2815 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Ledge 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 64%
I 96
19.6 mi · 19%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 5%
East Saginaw Highway
3.41 mi · 3%
I 69 South
3.32 mi · 3%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 49m from Grand Ledge
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge to Taylor?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Grand Ledge and 51.9 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Ledge and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Ledge and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 83.15 mi (133.81 km).

Grand Ledge

#1 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Street (-84.746366, 42.753341)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $5.25 $19.20 $38.40
Premium $5.85 $21.39 $42.79
Diesel $6.48 $23.72 $47.43

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 Grand Ledge and Taylor. The current time is 16:20:57.

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.