How far is Grosse Ile, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Ile, MI to Taylor, MI is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
14.62 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.04 mi
16.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.62 mi
Kilometers
23.53 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Ile
2026-04-19T03:49
Arrive Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Ile
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
Woodhaven
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grosse Ile
7.4 mi
00h 14m
To Taylor
7.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meridian Road

    1429 ft · 39 sec · Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grosse Ile Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grosse Ile Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Horn Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Van Horn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ford Lane

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Ford Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Road

    146 m · 12 sec · West Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3101 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Baske Street

    144 m · 26 sec · Baske Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Point Street

    657 ft · 34 sec · West Point Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    158 m · 15 sec · 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 Grosse Ile and Taylor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
3.06 mi · 21%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
2.8 mi · 19%
Van Horn Road
2.78 mi · 19%
US 24
1.64 mi · 11%
Grosse Ile Parkway
1.35 mi · 9%
Ford Lane
1.18 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

3.06 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodhaven
00h 14m from Grosse Ile
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Grosse Ile and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Ile to Taylor?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Woodhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Grosse Ile and 7.3 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grosse Ile and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

18 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

20 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

29 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Ile and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 10.04 mi (16.15 km).

Grosse Ile

#1 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Mathias Drive (-83.144372, 42.129171)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Grosse Ile and Taylor. The current time is 03:49:42.

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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.