How far is Green Oak, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Green Oak, MI to Taylor, MI is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
42.71 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.94 mi
44.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.74 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Green Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Oak
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Green Oak
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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Green Oak
21.3 mi
00h 21m
To Taylor
21.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°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 Green Oak and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Oak and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kent Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kent Lake Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1701 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Oak 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
19.6 mi · 46%
I 96 East
10.4 mi · 24%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 13%
Silver Lake Road
2.16 mi · 5%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 2%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Continue straight

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 21m from Green Oak
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Green Oak 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 Green Oak to Taylor?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Green Oak and 21.4 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Oak and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 km).

Green Oak

#1 Green Oak

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population18,993
Coordinates42.4925300, -83.6980000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Lake Road (-83.697966, 42.492492)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Oak and Taylor. The current time is 22:58:25.

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.