How far is Laketon, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Laketon, MI to Taylor, MI is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laketon and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laketon and Taylor.
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Start on Laketon Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road
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Continue on South Beech Daly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Laketon and Taylor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Laketon and Partly Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laketon to Taylor?
The road trip is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Laketon and 189.6 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.29 one way or $128.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Laketon and Partly Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 308.75 mi (496.89 km).
#1 Laketon
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 7,656 |
| Coordinates | 46.3427700, -85.7484600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.82 | $64.29 | $128.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.40 | $72.09 | $144.18 |
| Premium | $6.00 | $80.09 | $160.17 |
| Diesel | $6.81 | $90.95 | $181.91 |
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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