How far is Highland Park, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Gerald Street
14 m · 9 sec · Gerald Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
729 ft · 29 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Davison Service Road
81 m · 7 sec · Davison Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward M 8 West
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
1203 ft · 19 sec · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 10 South: Downtown
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2145 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
872 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Wick Road
69 m · 8 sec · Wick Road
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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.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.55 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Taylor?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Highland Park and 9.6 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Highland Park and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.18 km).
#1 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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