How far is Highland Park, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
128.28 mi
02h 06m
Flight
110.36 mi
177.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.36 mi
Kilometers
177.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.28 mi
Kilometers
206.45 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Park
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
Michigan Center
MI

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan

From Highland Park
59.8 mi
01h 03m
To Taylor
68.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Highland Park and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Fraulin Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East C Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · East C Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gull Lake Drive

    3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North 36th Street

    1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East CD Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    1425 ft · 1 min · East D Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M 89

    5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89

  10. 10

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  11. 11

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 52%
I 94
29.3 mi · 23%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 5%
M 89
5.68 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan Center
01h 03m from Highland Park
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Taylor?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Highland Park and 68.4 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center

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

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

RAIL

Jackson station

6 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

35 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

48 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 110.36 mi (177.61 km).

Highland Park

#1 Highland Park

Town in Michigan, United States

Population10,712
Coordinates42.3958700, -85.4197300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Fraulin Drive (-85.419501, 42.39589)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 Highland Park and Taylor. The current time is 02:06:48.

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.