How far is Ludington, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Ludington, MI to Taylor, MI is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludington and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludington and Taylor.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Ludington Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Ludington Avenue
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Continue on East Ludington Avenue
2597 ft · 1 min · East Ludington Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 10
3046 ft · 1 min · West US Highway 10
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Turn right onto South Pere Marquette Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Pere Marquette Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 31 South: Muskegon
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
1424 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Ludington and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Ludington 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 Ludington to Taylor?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Saranac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Ludington and 127.3 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.21 one way or $82.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Ludington and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Saranac
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 Saranac.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludington and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 199.52 mi (321.09 km).
#1 Ludington
City in Mason County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.9552800, -86.4525800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $47.06 | $94.11 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $58.13 | $116.25 |
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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