How far is Marengo, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
87.88 mi
01h 25m
Flight
80.77 mi
129.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.77 mi
Kilometers
129.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.88 mi
Kilometers
141.43 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Marengo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marengo
2026-04-15T16:31
Arrive Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marengo
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Marengo
43.9 mi
00h 42m
To Taylor
44 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marengo and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    56 m · 10 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alcott Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Alcott Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1031 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 25 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 25 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 26 Mile Road

    129 m · 8 sec · 26 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    976 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

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

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marengo 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
52.3 mi · 60%
I 94
29.3 mi · 33%
West Michigan Avenue
2.27 mi · 3%
25 1/2 Mile Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 42m from Marengo
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marengo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marengo to Taylor?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Marengo and 44 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marengo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marengo and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 80.77 mi (129.99 km).

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#1 Marengo

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population2,223
Coordinates42.2714300, -84.8485900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-84.848931, 42.27143)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marengo and Taylor. The current time is 16:31:56.

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.